How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of an Ear Infection
According to a 2017 article, “Acute otitis media [middle ear infection] affects over 80% of children before their third birthday, and 30 to 45% of these children have suffered two or more episodes.” The reason why middle ear infections are so common among young children is because the passageways between their middle ears and the…
How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
If your child has chronic, recurrent ear infections, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may recommend ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes (TT). According to one 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Almost 7% of all children will have a least one set of TT by 3 years of age,…
Tips for Managing a Stuffy Nose
Nasal congestion is a common symptom of many viruses, such as the common cold, as well as allergies and other conditions. While not a serious medical concern, having a stuffy nose can be irritating and unpleasant. Let’s take a look at a few ways to manage your nasal congestion at home, as well as when…
Is Cold Air Making My Nose Bleed?
Nosebleeds, known medically as epistaxis, are not only inconvenient—they can also be alarming. There are many factors that can contribute to nosebleeds, and many people believe that cold air is one of them. We answer the question of whether this is a contributing factor or not below. What Does the Research Show? One study entitled…
The Link Between Hearing Loss & an Overwhelmed Brain
The new year will bring a lot of gatherings, and if you have trouble hearing during these events, it could mean your brain is overwhelmed with sounds. A very recent study, published in December 2022, uncovered this link among mice, and the findings could be translated to humans. About the Study The study, entitled “Decreased…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that won’t impact our hearing….
Types of Hearing Aid Devices
A hearing aid is a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear. It is one of the many ear services we offer. The hearing aid is comprised of a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver or speaker, and a small microchip or computer chip. The microphones collect environmental sounds and transmit them to the…
New Hearing Aid Features
Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aid? Hearing aid technology is rapidly advancing. If your hearing aids are more than a few years old, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Today’s products offer a unique and personalized experience to suit your lifestyle. What Are the Benefits of a New Hearing Aid? Improved Listening Capabilities Today’s…