How Does Allergy Testing Prevent More Serious Conditions?
If you experience frequent seasonal allergies with congestion, an annoying headache or other symptoms, there’s another condition you might want to keep an eye on: nasal polyps. When left unchecked, allergy symptoms can lead to the development of nasal polyps over time. Though these polyps are generally benign growths that occur on the mucosal lining…
Dangers of OTC Hearing Aids
In 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sponsored the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act. The goal was noble: to make hearing aids more affordable and readily available. Once the law was passed, the Food & Drug Administration was tasked with establishing guidelines pertaining to their sale. Unfortunately, purchasing hearing aids directly from retailers may pose serious risks…
Now Accepting Referrals for EarWell® Infant Ear Systems
Willamette ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery is now accepting referrals for EarWell® infant ear systems, a new non-surgical system that helps reshape malformations in a child’s ear. The procedure is pain-free and does not affect a child’s ability to hear. Invented by Dr. Steve Byrd, EarWell® ear molding devices help correct malformations in ear cartilage….
How to Celebrate the Holidays Virtually with Hearing Loss
We can all agree that this year’s holiday season feels a lot different than prior years. Since the CDC recommends avoiding travel and limiting gathering sizes, many are opting to host their holidays virtually this year. While telecommunication can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with the right strategies, you’ll still be able to…
Improving Communication with People with Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. This means that chances are there’s someone in your life with the condition. It’s important to know effective communication strategies for the next time you have a conversation with someone who is hearing impaired. Follow our tips below. Get Their Attention Make sure to get the attention of…
Does Your Child Need Ear Tubes?
Ear infections are common, and most go away on their own. But for children who develop multiple infections that take a while to clear up or begin to show signs of hearing loss or speech delays, additional treatment is needed. Ear tubes are a simple and effective procedure that helped millions of children. But how…
Helping Your Child Through Their Hearing Loss
Whether your child has been recently diagnosed or was born with hearing loss, now is the time to do something about it. Making the right decisions for your child now can have a lasting impact on their success later in life. Understanding the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program The EHDI program was created…
Can Sleep Change Your Life?
During the pandemic, we have seen many changes to our normal lives. One of which is a disruption in our quality of sleep. But getting enough sleep is important to our physical, mental and emotional step. Sleep Hygiene The best way to fix your sleep problem is to improve your sleep hygiene, which includes: Eating…
Audiology Awareness Month in the Time of COVID-19
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. Established by the American Academy of Audiology in 2008, it provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of audiology and the importance of wearing hearing protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.[1] Hearing loss is a global epidemic that affects an estimated 48 million Americans.[2] The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Eczema & Allergies
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes your skin to become inflamed or irritated. These areas of red and itchy skin are most common in children but can occur at any age. Most infants who develop this condition will outgrow it, while others continue to have it throughout their lives. What…
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