Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Hearing
Whether it’s from a car accident or playing a competitive game of football at Ann Morrison Park, if you experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can suffer from auditory and vestibular symptoms. We explore this connection below. What Is a TBI? A TBI is defined as a trauma to the head that impairs your…
Tips to Hear Better for the Holidays
The holidays are full of social gatherings. Most people have things like work parties, family dinners, and trips with friends to see The Boise Christmas Show. While these events are all wonderful things to look forward to, they can also be stressful. This is especially true if you have hearing loss and are worried about…
How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can even be fatal. Having diabetes can also make you more at risk for hearing loss. Let’s examine why diabetes poses…
Middle Ear Surgery: What is it and Why it May be Necessary
Almost all of us have experienced issues with our middle ear at some point. If you ever had an ear infection growing up, or felt your ears clog after spending the day out at Ann Morrison Park, that was probably due to fluid buildup in your middle ear. Often it wasn’t serious and antibiotics or…
Benefits of Sleeping on Your Back
Are you a side sleeper who curls into a ball or someone who sprawls out and takes up most of the bed? According to the experts, there is one sleeping position that is superior to the rest – sleeping on your back. Continue reading to learn more about how this position may help resolve your…
How Do Allergy Shots Work?
What would you do to finally be free from your allergies? While practicing avoidance and taking a daily antihistamine may work for some, others opt to receive long-term treatment called immunotherapy. Continue reading to learn if this option is right for you. What Is Immunotherapy? This type of allergy treatment involves gradually exposing your body…
Everything You Need to Know About Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloons can help liven up a party and provide whimsical décor; did you know they can also help those suffering from chronic sinus infections find relief? Balloon Sinuplasty is a safe and effective procedure that has been helping people since it received FDA approval in 2005. What Is Chronic Sinusitis? Balloon Sinuplasty is approved to…
How Tinnitus Affects Musicians
Tinnitus is common, affecting about 10-15% of the general public. While hearing a ringing in the ear is bothersome, it can be especially problematic for musicians, as their livelihood depends on their ability to hear. Are Musicians More Likely to Experience Tinnitus? While the numbers vary from study to study, the general consensus is that…
The Process of Diagnosing a Sinus Infection
Sinus infections can range from mild to severe and can last for only a few days to months on end. The severity of your symptoms will dictate how far into the diagnostic process you need to go in order to get answers. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection is a swelling or inflammation…
Can Lack of Sleep Lead to Concussion-Like Symptoms?
Over the past years, there has been a significant increase in concussion awareness as well as many new protocols put into place to protect student athletes, military personnel and anyone who engages in risky behaviors, such as the riders at the track at Skyline MX Park. While identifying a concussion after an injury is important,…