Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Hearing Loss?
When two or more medical conditions are present in a patient, they are known as comorbidities. One common comorbidity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is hearing loss. We explore this connection below. Types of Hearing Loss Research shows that RA may increase the risk of both sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
When we think about prioritizing our health, we don’t just mean our physical health, anymore. Research has shown that taking care of our cognitive and mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. If you experience hearing loss, one important step you can take to protect your cognitive and mental…
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:…