{"id":2526,"date":"2024-12-26T14:33:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T19:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/?p=2526"},"modified":"2024-12-26T14:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T19:33:59","slug":"new-years-resolutions-for-ent-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/new-years-resolutions-for-ent-health\/","title":{"rendered":"New Years Resolutions for ENT Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we settle into January, you may be thinking about New Years resolutions. One option is to dedicate more attention and care to your ENT health. There are a variety of ways you can maximize your ear, nose and throat help, and ENT &#038; Allergy Specialists &#8211; Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-hydrated\">Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/New-Years-2025-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"New Years 2025 graphic.\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/New-Years-2025-graphic.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/New-Years-2025-graphic-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Consistently drinking water will keep your throat moist and <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/sore-throat\/\">prevent irritation<\/a>. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, men should drink about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/water\/art-20044256#:~:text=So%20how%20much%20fluid%20does,fluids%20a%20day%20for%20women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15.5 cups per day, and women should drink about 11.5 cups each day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practice-better-hearing-health\">Practice Better Hearing Health<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Steps you can take in this area include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid putting Q-tips in your ears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear noise-canceling headphones in loud environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turning down the volume on your music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maintain-proper-air-quality\">Maintain Proper Air Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Make sure the air quality in your home is top tier by using an air filter and a humidifier, particularly during dry seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-your-thyroid-checked\">Get Your Thyroid Checked<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The American Thyroid Association recommends that people 35 and older <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10847249\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get their thyroid checked and then every five tears after that<\/a>. You should consider getting it checked sooner or more frequently if you are experiencing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in heart rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling in your neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/thyroid-parathyroid-conditions\/\">thyroid disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-care-of-your-voice\">Take Care of Your Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Be mindful of your voice and vocal cords. Try to speak at a moderate volume and resting your voice when you need to. If you are a singer, don\u2019t overtrain and use the appropriate training exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quit-smoking\">Quit Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to stop smoking since it can harm your throat and overall ENT health.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule-regular-checkups\">Schedule Regular Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Make annual appointments with a specialist at ENT &#038; Allergy Specialists &#8211; Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons for preventative screenings and early detection of potential problems. Our team is here to support you as you care for your ENT health in the new year and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/why-do-i-keep-getting-ear-infections\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Do I Keep Getting Ear Infections?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/top-summertime-ear-protection-tips\/\" class=\"related-post\">Top Summertime Ear Protection Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we settle into January, you may be thinking about New Years resolutions. One option is to dedicate more attention and care to your ENT health. There are a variety of ways you can maximize your ear, nose and throat help, and is here to help. 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