How to Avoid Food Allergy Scares While Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is a spooky time, but unfortunately for parents of children with food allergies, it can also be scary. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13…
Does My Child Have Allergies?
Allergies of all kinds are common in children. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, in 2012: 9% or 6.6 million children reported hay fever in the past 12 months 5.6% or 4.1 million children reported food allergies in the past 12 months 10.6% or 7.8 million children reported respiratory allergies in…
What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
It might surprise you to learn that by the age of 18, nearly one in five children experience some degree of hearing loss. Much like adults, hearing loss in children can vary from mild to profound, as well as be temporary as well as permanent. Causes of Temporary Hearing Loss in Children Temporary hearing loss…
Ways To Keep Your Voice Healthy
Whether giving a presentation at work, reading stories to your children, or enjoying a conversation with your spouse out to dinner at The Bottle, you use your voice all the time. In fact, it’s easy to take your voice for granted until you start having problems with yours. While most of us experience short-term hoarseness…
What Are the Different Types of Over-the-counter Allergy Medications, and When Should I See an Allergist?
If you suffer from itchy eyes and nasal congestion every time you take a walk through Green Mountain Nature Trail, you likely have allergies. You also are probably very eager to find an allergy medication that can help treat your symptoms. There are several different types of over-the-counter allergy medications. Let’s take a closer look…
Back-to-School Checklist for Children with Hearing Aids
Back-to-school season may be a month away, but it’ll approach quicker than you think. On top of buying new pencils, backpacks and clothing, if your child wears hearing aids, there’s a little extra preparation you’ll need to do. We review a checklist to help you out below. Stock Their Backpack In addition to the usual…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, only 20% actually seek treatment. This can have devastating impacts on mental and physical health, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. For those with a type of hearing loss called mixed hearing loss, treatment isn’t always…
Are You Experiencing Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Struggling to hear is common for older individuals, as research shows that one in three adults over the age of 65 has hearing loss. If you are concerned that you are experiencing age-related hearing loss, it may be helpful to learn more about the signs and symptoms as well as treatment options that are available….
The Connection Between Ear Infections and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors, including aging, noise exposure and certain genetic conditions. Ear infections can also result in temporary hearing loss due to obstruction of the middle ear. Symptoms of Ear Infection Ear infections are more common in children than adults but can occur at any age. If you…
How Can Farmers Protect Their Hearing?
When you think of occupational noise-induced hearing loss, you probably think of construction workers and military personnel. Other professionals at risk of this type of hearing loss include those working in the farming industry. We review the risk and how to keep your ears safe below. How Does Loud Noise Cause Hearing Loss? Within the…