October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, about 31 million Americans each year experience a sinus infection. This common condition is often caused by a virus. While the sinus infection itself may not be contagious, the virus causing the infection is. What Is a Sinus Infection? Inside your skull there are a…
Three Ways to Improve Your Hearing
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss or not, you should be aware of the ways you can boost your hearing ability and prevent future damage. Below are three ways you can improve your hearing. 1. Wear Hearing Aids This may seem obvious, but not everyone follows this advice. In fact, only one in five…
Your Child Probably Isn’t Allergic to Penicillin
Around five million kids in the U.S. have been identified as having a penicillin allergy, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. But recent research shows that it’s likely that these children, and maybe even your own child, have been misdiagnosed. What the Research Shows One study published in 2017 in the journal Pediatrics tested…
What Is Hyperacusis?
The world is full of loud noises. For most, these are just another annoyance. But for those with hyperacusis, a condition characterized by a sensitivity to certain sounds, they can be painful. How Common Is This Condition? Experts estimate that about one in every 50,000 adults experiences hyperacusis. But those with the condition all experience…
Working Remote with Hearing Loss
Working with others in an office has always been a bit of a challenge for those with hearing loss. But through years of hard work, most have learned how to adapt to an environment built for their fully hearing capable colleagues. However, we are now living in a new era of video conferences instead of…
Why There Is a Bad Smell in Your Nose
Smelling unpleasant things is unfortunately just a part of life. But if this becomes a habitual experience, there is a chance that bad smell could be coming from inside your nose. Below are the five conditions that can cause a bad smell in your nose. Sinus Infections Both acute and chronic sinus infections, known medically…
Improve Your Safety with Hearing Aids
The most obvious benefit of treating your hearing loss with hearing aids is an improvement in your ability to hear and communicate. According to experts, there are a number of additional benefits that are just as important, including improvements in your independence, quality of life and even safety. Improvement in Balance Hearing aid usage can…
Cellphone Usage Linked to Head and Neck Injuries
Years ago, we were warned of radiofrequency radiation being omitted from cellphones that could allegedly cause cancer. A new danger is on the horizon – head and neck injuries. A recent study found that using a cellphone has been linked to an increase in injuries to the head and neck. The Study on Cellphone Usage…
Is Hearing Loss Genetic?
The genetics behind hearing loss are complex, largely because the auditory system is extremely intricate and there are so many factors that can affect it. Here is a breakdown of some of the ways hearing loss can be passed through families: Syndromic Hearing Loss Hearing loss can occur as a symptom of another genetic condition;…