What Sounds Can Contribute to Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a common issue for many Americans, but that doesn’t make it less concerning when it happens to you. Today’s ENT centers, and audiologists, in particular, can help you cope with and treat hearing loss. But they also can help you address issues you might be experiencing to help avoid hearing loss altogether….
How Your ENT Doctor Can Help with Allergies
It’s springtime, which means warmer weather, lots of sunshine, and plenty of blooms. Those pretty flowers and blossoming trees might be welcome after a long, cold winter, but for some they spell misery. Tree pollen is one of the worst offenders for seasonal spring allergies. Trees such as birch and oak produce millions of pollen…
Should You See an Audiologist or an ENT Doctor?
Should you see an audiologist or an ENT doctor for your hearing issue? There are definite differences between the two professions, and your treatment will depend on your condition and even what’s causing it. Here’s how to determine whom you should contact and what services they can provide. When to See an ENT Doctor ENT…
Specialized Care from Your ENT Doctor
A problem with your ears, your nose, or your throat may begin with a visit to your family physician or urgent care center. If the problem turns out to be more than routine, you may be referred to an ENT doctor. What is an ENT Doctor? ENT doctor is the commonly used term for physicians…
What You Should Know About Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Recent studies have indicated that there may be a link between diabetes and hearing loss, particularly for elderly patients. While hearing loss isn’t necessarily a side effect for all individuals with diabetes, it is one to watch for in order to help patients address the issue early on. Signs of Hearing Loss If you are…
Why is My Ear Ringing? Tinnitus Explained
Most of us have experience tinnitus at one point or another. Tinnitus is a ringing in the ear that only the sufferer can hear. And while it may seem obvious that it is coming from the inner ear, the truth, is in fact, much more complex. Medical site WebMD defines tinnitus as “the sensation of…
How to Recognize Vertigo in Children
Having a child in pain can be heartbreaking to watch, even more so when they exhibit symptoms we may be unfamiliar with. Complaints of dizziness and nausea for short periods of time can be confusing, and we don’t think of children as having issues with vertigo. Vertigo is directly associated with the inner ear and…
Demystifying Tinnitus: What it is and How to Help
At some point in their lives, up to 25% of the population will experience tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can be mildly annoying, or it can be debilitating. For some, it dramatically impacts their quality of life. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about tinnitus. Here are some important facts to…
What to Expect from New Hearing Aid Technology
For those experiencing ear disease or hearing loss, the good news is that there are new developments in hearing aid technology. This year, those with hearing loss can expect continual advancements in the options available, as well as improvements in the way hearing aids impact their lives. Here are a few things to expect to…
When to Seek Professional Help for Dizzy Spells
Sudden dizzy spells can happen to anyone. They occur for a variety of reasons, and most of the time there’s nothing to worry about. If you are experiencing them frequently, however, there might be something going on that should be addressed by an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Why Am I Dizzy? Dizziness can be…