How To Be A Hearing Loss Advocate In The Workplace
Navigating the workplace with hearing loss presents a unique set of challenges. One in eight people aged 12 or older in the U.S. have hearing loss in both ears based on standard hearing examinations. Colleagues and leaders can assist with creating a more inclusive workplace by advocating for those with hearing loss. The first step…
Causes And Treatments of Allergic Wheezing
A whistling sound when you exhale as a symptomatic manifestation of any disease is called wheezing. During an allergic reaction, your airway may tighten, forcing you to work harder to breathe in enough air, which can cause a wheezing sound. It is most typical when exhaling. There are a few factors that can cause wheezing,…
Is There a Connection Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Hearing Health?
Hearing loss can occur for many reasons, including but not limited to aging, loud noise exposure, physical trauma to the ear and ototoxic medication (medication that damages the hearing mechanism of the ear). While some causes of hearing loss can be prevented or protected against, like loud noise exposure, others are harder to avoid, like…
Tips for Living with Severe Allergies
Allergic reactions are an immune system overreaction to an allergen that would normally be harmless. Life-threatening allergic reactions are called anaphylaxis and occur immediately upon exposure to the allergen. Most allergies are harmless and a little annoying, resulting in itchiness, runny nose or sneezing, and symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications from Probst Drugs….
Helping Your Child Adjust to Hearing Aids
Approximately 14.9% of children ages six to 19 have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels. One of the best options for treating that loss is with hearing aids. Unfortunately, as any parent knows, getting your child to try something new can be challenging, even if it helps them. To avoid an…
Why Are My Allergies Worse in the Fall?
Fall is officially here. The leaves are changing, the days are shorter and pumpkin-spiced lattes are everywhere. For some people, fall also brings an increase in allergy symptoms. If you are one of them, let’s take a look at what may be triggering your symptoms, as well as what can be done to find relief….
How Can You Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month?
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness and understanding of hearing loss, tinnitus and the services available to manage them. Whether you have hearing loss or tinnitus, know someone who does or are just interested in learning more, Audiology Awareness Month is the perfect time to start. A couple of great…
What Is the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Hearing Loss?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and issues with sleep, cognitive abilities, and mood. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia affects the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals, resulting in amplified pain in the body. Many cases of fibromyalgia often begin after a big event such as surgery,…
What Are Common Causes of Contact Dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis occurs when your skin comes into contact with a substance, organism, object or chemical it is allergic to or irritated by. The two types of contact dermatitis include: Contact dermatitis can affect people of all ages but is most frequently found in females, infants, older people and individuals with atopic tendencies (those with…
How Are Your Gut and Allergies Connected?
Allergies are a common condition affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. A 2021 survey conducted by the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that one in three adults and one in four children in the United States reported having seasonal allergies, a food allergy or eczema. We often don’t know exactly why…