Cancer Treatment & Its Effect on Your Hearing
Though cancer treatments can save your life, they’re not without dangers, too. In fact, many cancer treatments are ototoxic, meaning they are damaging to the ears and can cause hearing loss, balance problems and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Below we review common cancer treatments and their effects on your ears. Cancer Treatment Options There…
How a Cold Can Harm Your Hearing
As the weather gets chillier and the leaves start to fall, we know we’re at the precipice of cold and flu season. While you may be familiar with most symptoms associated with a head cold, there’s one you may not know about: hearing loss. We review this connection below. What Causes a Cold? Colds are…
Which Earplugs Are Right for You and Your Hearing?
There’s no doubt about it: we live in a noisy world, which is why it’s important to take steps to protect your ears. One of the best ways to prevent hearing loss and maintain your hearing health is to wear earplugs. Knowing which earplugs can provide the most benefit is key. Below we review the…
How Safe Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Sinusitis is a condition characterized by facial pain and pressure, nasal congestion, discolored nasal discharge and postnasal drip. These symptoms are usually due to a virus or exposure to allergens, like pollen at Big Spring Park. If these symptoms persist for 12 weeks or longer, the sinusitis is considered chronic. Most cases of chronic sinusitis…
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…