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Welcome to Naugatuck Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates

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Naugatuck Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates (NVENTA) provides ear, nose, and throat (ENT) treatments to our adult and pediatric patients from our Waterbury, CT office. Our board-certified doctors, nurses, and ENT specialists treat many ENT issues, including allergies, sinusitis, ear infections, balance issues, snoring, sleep apnea, hearing loss, speech & swallowing problems, and pediatric ENT.

We are dedicated to providing the best quality ear, nose, and throat care in a responsive and considerate environment. We want you to trust that you are getting the highest quality care each time you visit us. Our providers work in concert with our support staff to help you understand health issues quickly and apply the appropriate treatment to improve your health. Please learn about our services and contact us at (203) 578-4630 for any questions or to make an appointment.

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Latest News

Preventing Cognitive Decline: How Hearing Aids May Help Older Adults

November 1, 2024

Cognitive decline is an umbrella term used to describe both Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia. According to the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 12.23 million people in the United States were living with MCI in 2020, and this number is expected to grow to 21.55 million by the year 2060. Additionally, 6.07 million people were living with Alzheimer’s Disease (a type of Dementia) in 2020, and the number of people afflicted will grow to 13.85 million by the year 20601. While there are a variety of risk factors for developing MCI and Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia, hearing loss has grown to become known as one of the most significant, modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline in older age.

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Understanding Dysgeusia | When Taste Goes Awry in Seymour, CT

September 26, 2024

Have you ever noticed that your favorite foods suddenly taste off or that everything has a metallic flavor? You might be experiencing Dysgeusia, a condition where your taste perception is altered. This issue is more common than you might think, affecting up to 17% of adults in the United States. Contact us at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment.

Behind the Eardrum: Navigating Cholesteatoma in Southbury, CT

September 6, 2024

The Naugatuck Valley ENT team can manage cholesteatoma through various methods. Typically, complete removal of the skin or cyst requires surgical intervention. Before surgery, we may need to carefully clean your ear and prescribe medications to stop the drainage. These medications can be oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, or both. Keeping the ear dry during this treatment period is advised. Contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment.

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The Dizzy Dilemma: Understanding and Managing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in Oxford, CT

August 6, 2024

Do you ever experience a sudden, spinning sensation or dizziness when you change the position of your head? It may happen when you turn over in bed, lie flat on your back, look up, or bend down. The sensation might feel intense and last longer than it does, often just a few seconds. If this sounds familiar, you could be dealing with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, commonly known as BPPV.