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An older adult holds a behind-the-ear hearing aid to the viewer between thumb and forefinger.
Ear, Nose & Throat

Hearing Aids: An Audiologist Answers Frequently Asked Questions

A Rush audiologists gives guidance on when to get your hearing tested, what hearing aids can do, types of devices and more.

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Ear, Nose & Throat

Addressing Chronic Hearing Loss

There are solutions to help you hear better

Tammy Spantiko smiles on a hill in front of a forest with a harbor and seaside city in the background.
Ear, Nose & Throat

‘Routine’ Nasal Polyps Turned Out To Be Cancer

The bumps inside her nose were more serious than they seemed.

Jesse Taber, MD, and Mohamed Elrakhawy, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush’s Dizziness Clinic: A Multidisciplinary Model for Complex Vestibular Disorders

Rush University Medical Center’s newly established Dizziness Clinic brings together specialists in otolaryngology, neurology, audiology, and vestibular therapy to evaluate and treat patients w...

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Ear, Nose & Throat

Benefits of Humidifiers

Using a humidifier can help combat the harsh effects of winter weather

Two people standing close together in front of a rustic wooden cabin with a shingled roof, surrounded by a garden featuring white hydrangea flowers and greenery.
Cancer

A Lifesaving Diagnosis Inspires a Legacy Gift

Larry and Kathy Hymson chose to pay it forward by making a gift that will provide comprehensive care to economically marginalized patients in Chicago and beyond

Gloved hands perform an exam on a woman's nose before rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job.
Ear, Nose & Throat

Knowing Your Nose Job: How to Prepare for and Recover From Rhinoplasty

Before you get rhinoplasty, make sure you're ready for both the surgery and the recovery.

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best Hospitals

Rush University Medical Center on U.S. News Honor Roll for sixth year

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Ear, Nose & Throat

Go Easy on Your Ears During Chicago Street Race

Rush experts explain how to protect your hearing during NASCAR event

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Healthy Living

Understanding Body Noises

Find out whether those snaps, crackles, pops and other bodily sounds are normal, or cause for concern