What To Know About Hearing Aid Technology in 2024
Hearing aids significantly enhance sound clarity and amplify sounds, markedly improving the lives of millions. In fact, 28.8 million Americans could greatly benefit from using hearing aids if they took advantage. Since hearing aids are such a useful tool in the lives of many, advancements are always on the horizon. Here’s what you can expect….
New Report Suggests Over 1.6M Americans May Have Permanently Lost Sense of Smell
We’ve known that COVID-19 can cause patients to temporarily lose their sense of smell. However, a new report estimates that 1.6 million people in the United States have experienced chronic loss of smell (anosmia) lasting at least six months following their infection. The study, published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery,appears to be one of…
The Importance of Screening for Head & Neck Cancer
As otolaryngologists are most likely to deal with head and neck cancers, it’s important to remind your patients that regularly screening for these types of tumors will greatly aid in prevention and treatment for at-risk individuals. Head and neck cancers most often originate in the squamous cells lining the mucosal surfaces inside the head and…
How Can You Manage Your Allergies This Spring?
As spring emerges, so do the budding flowers, the pitter-patter of heavy rains and those long-missed sunny days that hid away over the winter months. Yet, amid the joys of spring, allergies may arrive to put a damper on your fun. With the arrival of spring pollen, allergy management becomes crucial to enjoying this season…
New Study Shows Light Pollution Can Extend Allergy Season
Researchers are no longer in the dark about the effects of artificial light sources on trees and woody plants. Evidence shows that the bright lights of big cities are altering urban plants’ normal seasonal rhythms, leading to earlier and longer allergy seasons and exacerbating everything from allergies to asthma to other breathing issues. Details of…
How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Hearing Aids
Having trouble perceiving sounds clearly, such as the need to turn up the volume higher than usual or finding it hard to keep up with conversations, might suggest that you are one of the 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from hearing aids. Nonetheless, it’s common for people to wait more than five years to…
Managing Listening Fatigue: A Comprehensive Guide
Have you ever reached the end of your day and found yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted from the effort it takes to interact with others? While this fatigue is common, people with hearing loss often experience an added layer of mental and emotional exhaustion known as listening fatigue. Listening fatigue manifests in two primary forms:…
Communicating With People Who Have Hearing Loss: What To Know
Fostering deep connections with others hinges on the ability to communicate effectively. Because of this, it is essential to learn how to effectively communicate with those with hearing loss. Whether within the circles of our family, friends or professional life, showing support is pivotal in overcoming the communication barriers posed by hearing loss. Approximately 20%…
Move It! How Exercise Keeps Your Hearing in Shape
Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? Research shows regular activity can help your auditory system stay strong, delaying age-related hearing loss. The best part? You don’t have to be a gym rat to reap the benefits. Even moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking or cycling can help preserve your hearing health by…
Is it Allergies, or Is It Fatigue?
For the 26% of U.S. adults with seasonal allergies, spring’s arrival can awaken an array of annoying symptoms, including itchy and watery eyes, sinus pain, sneezing and even fatigue. Common allergy symptoms cause fatigue by preventing you from getting a good night’s rest. A stuffed-up nose can make it hard to fall asleep, and coughing…
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