How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
A cast-iron skillet or mahogany dresser can last you a lifetime. Hearing aids, like any electronic device, have a shelf life. Understanding how often you should replace and upgrade your hearing aids ensures you are always hearing your best. Factors that Influence Your Hearing Aids Lifespan On average, your hearing aids can last anywhere from…
Could Owl Research Hold the Key to Identifying Pediatric Hearing Loss?
Identifying hearing loss in young children is key to ensuring on-track development of speech and language skills. While the pediatric hearing tests currently available work well enough, new research suggests the possibility of using pupil dilation to determine hearing loss. This idea comes from an unlikely source – owl research. Current Pediatric Hearing Tests While…
Ear Tube FAQ
Children are prone to ear infections; in fact, most kids have at least one ear infection before their third birthday. While most infections clear up on their own, some children experience chronic infections that require additional treatment. One of the most popular treatment options is the use of ear tubes. Below are the questions asked…
Have You Considered Surgery for Your Chronic Nasal Problems?
Inside your nose are built in air filters known as turbinates. They help to filter, warm and add moisture to the air you breathe in. But if they become swollen, enlarged or displaced, this can lead to nasal blockage. While some can treat their enlarged turbinates with medication or environmental changes, many require a surgical…
Yard Work Can Damage Your Hearing
During summer months, people spend more and more time in their yards. Unfortunately, many of the tools used to maintain one’s yard can have a devastating impact on the ears. If you aren’t careful during yard work, you can develop permanent hearing loss. How Yard Work Causes Hearing Damage Within the ears are tiny hair…
Understanding Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are benign growths that develop in the lining of the nasal passages and sinuses. They grow when the mucus membrane becomes inflamed and swollen over a long period of time. If the polyp grows large enough, it can block the nasal passages and sinuses, leading to infection and breathing problems. Who Is at…
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Parathyroid
The parathyroid is a group of neck glands (four total) that produce a hormone (PTH) to regulate calcium and phosphorous levels in the body. Bone and tooth development and strength are dependent on calcium. As with the thyroid gland, too much or too little PTH causes a variety of medical problems. Parathyroid Disorders Hyperparathyroidism occurs when…
Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck responsible for producing hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism. Thyroid Conditions The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone (TH) that controls your body’s energy production and consumption. This hormone helps regulate a variety of body processes including heart rate, body temperature and how quickly you burn calories….
