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The itching, sneezing, burning questions
Getting answers on allergy season Dr. George Lyle specializes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the Barranco Clinic in Winter Haven. He often sees patients suffering from allergies. Dr. Lyle answers some questions about these sometimes debilitating problems. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Spring can wreak havoc on people with allergies. What are…
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Revision Surgery After Total Joint Replacement
Pain and loss of mobility in the joints of the leg due to arthritis can be debilitating. Hip or knee replacement surgery can alleviate this pain and restore function. However, there are replaced knee or hip joints that eventually fail, causing problems. Infection, wear and tear, and injury can result in the need for revision…
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Skin Cancer
There are few things in life as scary as learning that you have cancer. At Lakeside Dermatology, we’ve had to help our fair share of patients through this frightening diagnosis. As dermatologists, we deal with skin cancers. There are many different types of skin cancer, but the three major types of skin cancer are basal…
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Contact Lens Care
Contact lenses may look like simple pieces of plastic, but actually, they are medical devices. As medical devices, they require a prescription, even when not used for vision correction. It is essential to care for your contact lenses properly to prevent eye infections and other adverse reactions. It is also important to adhere to the…
