How Allergies Impact Your Sleep
All adults need seven or more hours of sleep a night.1 There are a lot of things that can interrupt a good night’s sleep, from a snoring partner to too many Gold Sprint lattes. One sleep-interrupting culprit you might not have considered yet is your allergies. The Effect of Allergies During the day, sneezing, congestion,…
Understanding the Different Types of Earplugs
Going to outdoor concerts at The Orion Amphitheater is a summer must. When you last attended a concert, you probably noticed the sheer volume of the sound blasting through the speakers. That volume immerses you in the music, but it can reach levels above 110 dBA, which is well past the threshold for hearing damage.1…
Back-To-School Hearing Safety: How Teens Can Protect Their Ears
It’s almost time for your teens to go back to school. For parents, that means buying school supplies, checking their classes and bus schedules and probably a lot more. One non-academic way you can set your teen up for success, not only in school but also for the rest of their lives, is to teach…
Caring for Your Ears on Vacation
For many of us, summer means vacation. Your dream vacation could involve sitting on the beach and sipping a pina colada, or it could mean a week-long trek through the Appalachian Mountains. However you like to relax, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: hearing loss and ear pain don’t make for a good vacation….
Workplace Noise & Hearing Protection: Tips for Rocket City Professionals
In our modern, sound-filled world, noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise. While you may know full well that loud noises like explosions, fireworks or rock concerts can cause hearing loss, you may be overlooking another, more everyday culprit: the workplace. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is, as the name suggests,…
Dr. Nicholas Rivers Joins North Alabama ENT Team
North Alabama ENT is excited to welcome Dr. Nicholas Rivers as its newest provider. He is now accepting new patients at our Huntsville and Madison locations. Dr. Rivers treats ENT-related disorders in both children and adults. His clinical interests include sleep apnea and snoring, ear infections, chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction, sinus surgery, thyroid and…
How to Safeguard Your Ears During Outdoor Motorsports and Recreation
Do you enjoy dirt biking or motocross? These activities provide an excellent opportunity to get outside, socialize and most importantly, get that adrenaline rush. As hearing health professionals, we want to discuss the hearing risks of these activities and how you can protect your hearing. Hearing Hazards on the Track There are two major hazards…
How Summer Concerts Can Cause Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and How to Prevent It
Summer in Huntsville means concerts and music festivals, full of energy and excitement. If you’ve ever attended a live music event in person, be it rock and roll, R&B or bluegrass, you know the atmosphere is wild and exciting…and loud. Let’s discuss how to enjoy these events to the fullest while still protecting your hearing….
Long-Term Allergy Care Plans That Keep You Active All Year
If you love to get outside and exercise, you don’t want to be slowed down by your allergies. Those symptoms aren’t just annoying; they can inhibit your athletic performance. Here are some ways you can manage your allergy symptoms and still keep to your exercise regimen. How Allergies Impact Athletic Performance The most common allergy…
Managing Your Allergies While Enjoying North Alabama’s Outdoors
Spring is in full swing at this point, so hopefully you’re getting opportunities to get outside. That said, it can be difficult to enjoy camping, hiking, swinging in the hammock or swimming in Smith Lake if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Here are our tips for dealing with allergy symptoms while still getting outside. Allergens…