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…
Zoom Fatigue & the Hearing Loss Community
With coronavirus forcing us to substitute video conferences for conference room meetings and FaceTime calls with friends for in-person game nights, people across the nation have been discussing the new phenomenon known as “Zoom fatigue.” But this feeling is not new – and it’s certainly not new for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. What Is…
How Do Assistive Listening Devices Help?
Hearing aids are an extremely popular and effective treatment option for hearing loss. But for those whose hearing aids aren’t enough in every listening situation or those who do not have a pair of hearing aids, assistive listening devices (ALDs) can be incredibly beneficial. Below is an overview of popular types of ALDs and their…
Are Musicians at Risk of Hearing Loss?
When you think of hobbies or extracurricular activities that put your hearing at risk, you envision hunting, working with power tools and attending rock concerns. But it turns out playing in an orchestra can damage your hearing. The loudest instrument of them all? The French horn. Noise Induced Hearing Loss Soundwaves enter your ear and…
What Are Tonsil Stones?
The tonsils are two lymph nodes located on either side of the back of your throat. They are part of your body’s defense mechanism against infection, but sometimes can be susceptible to infection themselves. Another tonsil-related ailment is tonsil stones. One study published in ISRN Dentistry found that tonsil stones affect around eight percent of…
Understanding Your Child’s Ear Infection
One of the most common childhood ailments is an ear infection. Understanding what causes them can help you get the right treatment faster. What Is an Ear Infection? An ear infection occurs when fluid becomes trapped behind the eardrum because of an inflammation of the middle ear. If your child has an upper respiratory infection,…
Symptoms of a Sinus Infection
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavity becomes enflamed. If the condition lasts for less than four weeks it is known as acute; any longer and it is classified as chronic. Understanding the symptoms that come from a sinus infection can help ensure you seek treatment in a timely manner….
What Your Earwax Says About Your Health
Earwax is a perfectly normal substance produced by your ears. While most of us are familiar with the yellow substance, there are occasions when your earwax may chance color or texture. Understanding the causes of these changes can help you identify a problem and seek help quickly. What Is Earwax? Earwax, also known as cerumen,…
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