5 Causes of an Itchy Ear
An itchy ear is uncomfortable. This sensation can be caused by a number of factors, some of which are easily treatable at home while others require medical attention. Understanding the top five reasons why your ear may be itchy can help prompt you to seek help when needed. Skin Issues Eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis…
Understanding Cat Allergies
Cat allergies are common, with experts estimating that for every 10 Americans, three are allergic to cats. Knowing what causes an allergic reaction is the first step toward finding relief. Below is a breakdown of why you are allergic to your cat and what treatment options are available. What Are You Allergic To? The cause…
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?
A buildup of earwax can be a painful experience that often leads to tinnitus, hearing loss or dizziness. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available to remove excess earwax. One popular method is the use of hydrogen peroxide. But is this safe? Understanding Earwax Known as cerumen, earwax is a naturally occurring substance…
Is COVID Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
Tinnitus is common, affecting nearly 20% of the U.S. population. Those experiencing this symptom hear a ringing, whooshing, clicking or buzzing when no sound is present in the environment. A number of factors can contribute to your tinnitus, including exposure to loud noise, stress and inner ear damage. Some experts now suspect that COVID-19 may…
Are Allergies Making You Snore?
Snoring affects about 50% off all adults in the United States. There are a number of causes for this grumbling and grating sound, including obesity, alcohol consumption, deviated septum, nasal polyps and the most common—nasal congestion. Allergies to dust can block your nose and increase your risk of snoring. What Is Dust? Dust that gathers…
What Are Nasal Polyps?
Growths can occur almost anywhere inside your body and can be malignant or benign. Noncancerous growths that develop in the tissue that lines the nose and sinuses are known as nasal polyps. Understanding the causes and treatment options for these teardrop-shaped growths can help prompt you to seek help when needed. Why Do Nasal Polyps…
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…