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Nov

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL)

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency. A person who experiences SSHL should visit a doctor immediately. A doctor can determine whe...

Nov

Otitis Media

What is otitis media? Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear. These can be viral or bacterial infections. S...

Nov

September is Deaf Awareness Month

The purpose of Deaf Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of deaf culture. Medically, hearing loss is defined by the results of a hearing test. There are parameters set out to classify someone as either deaf or hard of hearing. A complete hearing test examines how loud...

Nov

Reduce Vocal Strain Working Remotely

As we continue adjusting to our new COVID-19 reality of remote work and virtual learning, one of the last things we may be thinking about is our voice. We're relying on our voices more than ever to stay connected to one another. Telepractice supplements in-person sessions...

Nov

Tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)?

Are you tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)? Allergy drops are an alternative to allergy shots . Both treatments are options for treating allergies at their cause. While allergy shots involve injecting small doses of allergen under your skin with a needle, allergy drops are tak...

Nov

Help with Hydration

One of the most overlooked aspects of keeping your body working at its peak condition is hydration. Hydration has become more of a challenge since we starting wearing face masks. Dehydration can cause problems such as headaches, weakness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth and more se...

Nov

Troubleshooting Your Hearing Instruments

Troubleshooting Your Hearing Instruments The volume drops:Low battery - replace or charge it. The sound outlet is blocked with earwax – clean with a small brush. Change the wax filter. Blocked microphone inlet – consult your Audiologist. The instrument “whis...

Nov

Injection Snoreplasty

Injection Snoreplasty is a relatively new medical procedure that is intended to eliminate snoring. Unlike other procedures such as tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, Injection Snoreplasty is much less painful, fast, and affordable. The procedure itself involves first numbing t...

Nov

Speech therapy video visits

Speech therapy video visits for voice, swallowing, and SPEAK OUT! ® are currently available if the patient prefers a video visit instead of an in-office speech therapy session. Speech therapy video visits are real-time and fully interactive without the patient or the speech-l...

Nov

Balance Testing Using Videonystagmography

For individuals having difficulties with their balance and equilibrium, videonystagmography (VNG) is a valuable diagnostic procedure that is simple and painless, and it can help determine the cause of dizziness symptoms. The VNG test uses a camera to track quick eye movements (c...

Nov

Hurricanes Can Increase Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

Weather patterns influence environmental allergies. Hurricanes can worsen allergy and asthma symptoms because pollen and mold spores are aerosolized after severe weather. The high winds spread wet mold spores into the air. A lack of air conditioning due to lost power allows, eve...

Nov

Acute and Chronic Sinusitis

Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a common cold (viral infection) and, unless a bacterial infection develops, most cases resolve within a week or two. With acute sinusitis the spaces in your nose and head (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage an...

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