How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities
Hearing aids are a gateway to improving your social life, rediscovering hobbies and enhancing your overall quality of life. By making sounds clearer and louder, these devices help you reconnect with the world around you, allowing you to participate in activities that may have become difficult or unenjoyable due to hearing loss. Many people may…
Why Do I Keep Getting Ear Infections?
If you’ve been dealing with frequent ear infections, you might wonder why they keep coming back. Chronic ear infections occur when fluid gets trapped in the ear and doesn’t fully clear up, leading to repeated infections. Here are some possible reasons why ear infections may become chronic: Eustachian Tube Problems The Eustachian tubes are small…
Custom Earplugs: How Can They Protect Your Hearing?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects approximately 5% of the world’s population. Understanding how noise impacts your hearing and taking proactive steps to protect it is vital, especially for those who frequently find themselves in loud environments. How Does Noise Travel? Although it happens in an instant, the journey of sound through your ears is more…
The Evolution of Hearing Aids: How Advances Can Improve Your Hearing Experience
Medical technology is an ever-advancing industry, and hearing aids are one area where you can see, or hear, the improvements. Modern hearing aids are the result of frequent improvement, transforming them from the cumbersome ear trumpets of the past to the sleek, sophisticated devices available today. Let’s delve into some of the most recent innovations…
What to Know About Pregnancy Rhinitis
Pregnancy brings significant changes to a woman’s body, including some lesser-known conditions like pregnancy rhinitis. This condition can be disruptive but understanding it can help in managing the symptoms effectively. Understanding Pregnancy Rhinitis Pregnancy rhinitis involves the inflammation and swelling of nasal passages during pregnancy, resulting in congestion, runny nose and sneezing. Unlike allergic rhinitis,…
Understanding and Managing GERD: Tips for Relief and Prevention
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition affecting about one in five U.S. adults. It is characterized by the frequent flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Let’s take a look at GERD symptoms and how you can manage future flare-ups. What Does a Gerd Flare-up Feel Like? GERD can lead to symptoms including…
What Is the Connection Between Arthritis and Hearing Loss?
Arthritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of joints, can have implications beyond joint pain and stiffness. Some studies have shown that certain forms of arthritis and the medications used to treat them have the potential to cause hearing loss. Arthritis Medications and Hearing One of the connections between arthritis and hearing loss lies in the…
Bluetooth® and Hearing Aids: What To Know
Bluetooth technology, known for its seamless connection of smart devices, is commonly used to pair phones with wireless headphones or car stereo systems. However, this versatile technology also significantly benefits hearing aids, enhancing their functionality and user experience. Let’s delve into how Bluetooth can transform the hearing aid experience for approximately 10% of people living…
Understanding and Managing Pediatric Coughs
Parenting often comes with its fair share of worries, especially when it involves your child’s health. Knowing how to respond when your child is sick or injured can feel reassuring whether they fall at Sensory Park or come down with the flu. One common childhood symptom to watch out for is coughing. What Is a…
Why Am I So Prone to Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can be painful and frustrating, especially when they’re recurring. In this blog post, we’ll explore the conditions that predispose individuals to sinus infections and discuss potential symptom management and treatment options. If you experience three or more sinus infections per year, you have recurrent sinusitis. Factors Leading to Sinus…