Sore Throat? It May Be Allergies
In this day and age, a symptom as benign as a sore throat can send up red flags that you’re sick. However, it may be the case that your sore throat is simply due to allergies. Below we review how allergies cause a sore throat, how to tell the difference between a sore throat caused…
The Connection Between Heart Hearth & Hearing Loss
Caring for your cardiovascular system is essential, as cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Exercising can not only keep your heart healthy, but it can also protect your auditory system too. Below we explore what heart disease is, how it is linked to…
Protecting Your Ears This Summer
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to spend it than attending outdoor concerts, swimming at Joe Wheeler State Park and getting yardwork done. But summer activities can put your ears at risk. Learn what causes damage to your ears and how to keep them safe below. Noisy Summertime Activities Your favorite summer activities…
Hearing Aid Fact and Fiction
While more than 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, only 20 of those who could benefit from a hearing aid actually use one. This may be because of the abundance of misinformation being passed around as fact. Below is a breakdown of hearing aid facts as well as those that are just plain fiction. Fiction:…
What Diseases Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be caused by more than just exposure to loud noises and the natural process of aging. There are a number of medical conditions that include hearing loss on their list of symptoms. Understanding what conditions put your hearing at risk can help you protect yourself. Diabetes More than 30 million Americans are…
What Is Anosmia?
Anosmia has recently been in the news for its connection to COVID-19. But what is this mysterious condition? Loss of Smell Anosmia is the medical term for a complete loss of smell. Your sense of smell is a simple process. A substance, such as the scent of a flower, releases molecules, which travel up your…
Can You Make Your Ear Roar?
Most people will be confused by this question, but there are a few folks who will understand. While we generally have control over most of our muscles, there are a few that move on their own in response to certain stimuli. It turns out, a muscle that sits in the inner ear called the tensor…
Are You Burping Excessively?
Burping is a normal bodily function that occurs when your body needs to release excess air from your digestive system. While there is no specific definition of what constitutes excessive burping, if you feel like you are burping more than normal, you may want to seek relief. Below are the major causes of excessive burping….
Why Your Ear Itches
While a common and annoying problem, an itchy ear is not usually cause for alarm. Determining why you ear itches is crucial, as the cause dictates the treatment. Below are the most common reasons why your ear may be itchy Ear Infections An ear infection occurs when you have a virus or when bacteria becomes…
Four Key Places to Protect Your Hearing
The most common causes of hearing loss are aging and noise exposure. While growing old is unavoidable, hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noises, known as noise-induced hearing loss, can be prevented. Understanding what environments pose the largest risk can help you prevent hearing loss in the future. Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Sounds are…