Our heredity plays a role in how we hear. I know! I know! If you had a dollar for all the things mom and dad didn’t tell you! Most likely, your parents may have chalked their hearing loss up to selective hearing or “just something that happens with age”. Hearing Loss: Not Just Age-Related The truth […]
Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Often, its effects are underestimated because the damage takes place so gradually. The risk of hearing loss depends on both the intensity and the duration of the exposure to the loud noise or music. Noise/music induced hearing loss is preventable. In fact, the average […]
Most people have trouble understanding conversations in background noise environments. This includes people with normal hearing as well as people who have hearing loss. Persons with hearing loss can get assistance with specifically tuned amplification from an audiologist – most commonly in the form of a hearing aid. Advances in Hearing Aid Technology The most […]
LATERA is a minimally invasive procedure for improving nasal breathing. It is used in people that have nasal valve collapse. Nasal valve collapse occurs when the cartilage on the outside of the nose collapses when you take a deep breath. LATERA is also commonly used in conjunction with other ENT procedures to help with nasal breathing […]
Bacterial Infections Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Some surgeons prescribe antibiotics to people before or after surgery to help prevent a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are prescribed by a doctor and you can only get them from a pharmacist at the pharmacy counter. Using antibiotics when they are not needed can cause harmful side […]
