What New Technology Do The Latest Hearing Aids Offer?
If you’ve noticed that you’ve begun to experience signs of hearing loss, you might be contemplating your treatment options. In the majority of cases, hearing aids are the first and best line of treatment. Let’s look at a few of the cutting-edge technology features that the latest hearing aid models offer to help you decide…
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Why Allergies and Asthma Often Occur Together
Research shows that allergies and asthma often occur together. In honor of May being National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, let’s explore why these two conditions are connected and what you can do to control your symptoms. Allergies and Asthma Have the Same Triggers Allergies and asthma share many of the same triggers. Common substances…
Tips For Living With Serious Allergies
Millions of people experience allergy symptoms every year. For most, symptoms are annoying but not dangerous and may include nasal congestion or itchy eyes. However, others experience severe allergic reactions that may even be life-threatening. If you have severe allergies, it’s vital to know how to avoid your triggers as well as what to do…
Spring Clean Your Way to an Allergen-Free Home
A fresh and clean living space is good for the soul—and your allergies. Environmental allergens lurking in your home, such as mold, mildew, dust, pet dander and pollen, can cause allergy symptoms to flare. Want to get rid of those unwelcome allergen house guests? Try our easy spring-cleaning tips below. To reduce and manage dust/dust…
Is It Allergies or Dry Eye?
If you’re experiencing frequent eye discomfort, you might be wondering whether it’s dry eye or allergies that are causing your symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between the two conditions, as well as what your treatment options are. What Symptoms Do Allergies and Dry Eye Have in Common? Allergies and…
How To Avoid Hearing Loss While Riding Motorcycles
If you love to spend your weekends riding your motorcycle around Salem or taking longer rides down the coast on scenic Highway 101, it’s important you know how to protect your hearing. Exposure to Loud Noise is a Leading Cause of Hearing Loss Loud noise exposure is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Feel More Connected at Events
Hearing difficulties increase with age. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 27% of those 65 and older reported having some difficulty hearing. Hearing loss can affect every aspect of life. It can make it harder to go to work, enjoy time with your loved ones and attend public events like…
How To Reduce Allergens in Your Kitchen
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Many people with allergies often have more than one type of allergy. The most common indoor/outdoor allergy triggers are: tree pollen, grass pollen, and weed pollen, mold spores, dust mites, cockroaches, cat and dog dander, and rodent urine.” Unfortunately, many of these allergens can be found…
How Does Rain Affect Allergies?
It’s a common misconception that rainfall helps improve allergy symptoms. In reality, it’s more complicated than that. We review the effect of rain on allergies below. How Rain Helps It’s true that rain has a short-term positive impact on some people’s allergies. This is because trees release more pollen during dry weather, as there’s less…
The Link Between Hearing & Heart Health
Did you know there is an important connection between your heart and hearing? You’re probably familiar with the importance of cardiovascular health. What you might not be aware of is the link between the cardiac and auditory systems. Good blood flow helps you maintain your hearing, and damage to the blood vessels in your ears…
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