Opioids Less Likely to be Prescribed for Tonsillectomies
Children receiving tonsil surgery in Huntsville are often prescribed have traditionally been given opioid pain relievers following their procedure, but the national opioid crisis has made many doctors skittish. Their fears may be ungrounded, according to a new study. Tonsil Surgery & Recovery The tonsils are small, oval-shaped organs in the back of the throat…
Diseases that Cause Hearing Loss
The majority of people who develop hearing loss in Huntsville and Madison can blame factors such as aging or noise exposure. While these rank as the top causes of hearing impairment, there are other factors that can contribute to a loss of hearing—including certain diseases. Hearing Loss Associated with Medical Conditions Anything that damages the…
Natural Ways to Relieve a Sore Throat
Summer is still in full swing so many of us aren’t thinking about cold and flu season yet, but it’ll be here before long. That should be obvious judging from the Halloween displays already lining store shelves! Sore throats are one of the most common symptoms related to illness in Huntsville and Madison. Before you…
How to Survive Summer Allergies
Now that it’s August, summer is in full swing. For a lot of people in Huntsville and Madison, that means summer allergies are also in full swing. Don’t let them ruin these last few weeks of the season; there are steps you can take to find relief and get in the last of your swimming…
How is Tinnitus Treated?
If you are bothered by a persistent ringing in your ears, you are not imagining things – even if nobody else notices the sound. You are actually experiencing tinnitus, and you are far from alone! If you’re one of 10 people riding a bus in Madison, then it’s safe to assume that one other person…
What Happens if You Lose Your Hearing Aid?
On my way out of the house this morning, I could not find my keys. I put them in the same dish on the same table as soon as I come in the door every day but for some reason, last night was an exception. After searching for a while, I found them under a…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
While hearing loss is quite common (there are 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now), only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one. Your Huntsville audiologist wants to help you see why investing in a treatment for your hearing loss can do more…