03

Jan

Person touching hearing aid

How Long Will My Hearing Aids Last?

When selecting hearing aids, you want them to last as long as possible. Modern, high-quality hearing aids will typically last for three to seven years, but two people can buy the same hearing aids and have them last quite different amounts of time. So, what can you do to ensure t...

View More

03

Jan

Boy getting his ears checked

Choosing an ENT for My Child

Our children are precious, and we want the best for them. When choosing a doctor, whether an ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or any medical professional, you want to ensure your child has a positive experience and the most effective treatments available. The right EN...

View More

03

Jan

Doctor speaking with girl

Choosing a Speech Therapist

A wide range of speech issues could require assistance from a certified speech therapist. If you seek speech therapy for your child, you may have a referral from your doctor or pediatrician following a clinical appraisal. You may have noticed that your child struggles to communic...

View More

03

Jan

Doctor touching man's neck

Can an ENT Help Me with My Thyroid Issues?

The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the lower neck, which secretes two important hormones. One of these hormones is responsible for the metabolism of the cells in the body. When too much of the hormone is secreted, it leads to a condition called "hyperthyroidism," which sp...

View More

03

Jan

Woman blowing her nose

12 Symptoms of Allergies

An allergy is the body's immune reaction when exposed to certain substances. The body has a natural defense system, producing antibodies to ward off illnesses. An allergy is essentially the body producing antibodies for a non-harmful substance. When the substance is present...

View More

03

Jan

Woman touching her neck

4 Reasons to get Checked for Head and Neck Cancer

Every year head and neck cancers make up 4% of cancers reported in the United States. Head and neck cancer is defined as any cancer that develops in your mouth, nose, vocal cords, or sinuses. While dangerous if untreated, many of these cancers are entirely treatable if caught in ...

View More

06

Dec

Woman on a laptop

Hearing Self-Check

How is your hearing? Rate yourself on how well you hear. Do you: Feel embarrassed due to your hearing problems when meeting new people? Feel frustrated when talking to members of your family? Have difficulty hearing when someone speaks in a whisper? Have difficulty under...

View More

10

Nov

Vocal Health Banner

Helpful Hints for a Healthy Voice

Increase fluid intake, 6-8 glasses of water is recommended daily (unless you are receiving dialysis and have fluid restrictions). Drinking water-based beverages improves the lubrication of the vocal folds by raising internal humidity and thinning secretions in the larynx (voice ...

View More

10

Nov

Cartoon Dog

Hints to Help Manage Holiday Allergies

Avoiding Mold and Mildew Christmas trees and wreaths. While many people think it's the tree or other seasonal greens causing their holiday allergies, it’s actually the mold spores on these plants. You may want to steer clear of fresh trees, boughs, and wreaths and co...

View More

10

Nov

Vestibular Migraine Banner

Vestibular Migraine

Migraine headaches are a common neurological condition. Although common migraines are characterized by a moderate to severe pounding or throbbing headache, vestibular migraine may or may not involve headaches in combination with vestibular symptoms such as vertigo, imbalance, na...

View More

10

Nov

Holiday Allergies Banner

Allergies During the Holidays

Lots of holiday favorites can trigger or irritate your allergies. And while you may manage allergy symptoms pretty well most of the year, symptoms of indoor allergens like these can really spike during the holiday season. Indoor allergies become worse in the winter because you a...

View More

10

Nov

Otosclerosis Infographic

What is otosclerosis?

What is otosclerosis? Otosclerosis is the abnormal growth of bone of the middle ear. This bone prevents structures within the ear from working properly and causes hearing loss. For some people with otosclerosis, the hearing loss may become severe. How do we hear? Hearing is a se...

View More