The holiday season is filled with sparkling lights, festive decorations, and the warmth of family get-togethers. You forge cherished memories reuniting with siblings while the children and grandchildren sing and play. But it may feel like a real obstacle connecting with these moments if you have hearing loss. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time […]
Nosebleeds can happen at the most inconvenient times, like during meetings or at social gatherings, and if that happens regularly, it can be not only inconvenient, it can cause you frustration and worry. For many people, the abrupt onset of a nosebleed can be alarming, especially when there’s no immediate answer as to why it’s […]
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Fatigue can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory conditions like sleep apnea. But many people are surprised to learn that chronic fatigue and exhaustion can also be a result of something fairly common: hearing loss. That’s at least partially because of the fact that hearing loss usually […]
You might already know that the ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected. All of the passages are connected allowing air to travel freely between them. That’s why you can plug your nose, close your mouth, and “pop” your ears. But air, regrettably, isn’t all that moves between your nose, ears, and throat. So can […]
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Many people feel stress when they think about hearing loss. Facing the idea of not hearing the world as we know it can be intimidating, and for some, fear of hearing loss can prevent them from finding essential help. However, stress about hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from finding help. Understanding how fear […]
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Swallowing is a normal and effortless process for most people. However, a condition called dysphagia, or trouble swallowing, is a challenge for about 15 million people in the United States alone. What are the types of dysphagia? Dysphagia is categorized into two primary types, each originating from different parts of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia stemming […]
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Hearing loss is frequently seen as an inevitable part of aging, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Permanent hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable hearing loss […]
Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. By inserting a pair of earplugs before bed, you can substantially decrease or totally block out sounds that otherwise disrupt your ability to sleep. Getting a restful night’s sleep is vital for […]
Sneezing, frequently caused by allergies during the summer months, is a surprisingly complex bodily function. Sneezing plays an important role in clearing out irritants, but it can also reveal interesting things about how our respiratory system works. Here we will discover some of the more obscure facets of this common reflex. 1. Sneezes: nature’s nasal […]
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Hearing Loss and the Zinc Link The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-founded. A fairly obvious cause-and-effect relationship is indicated by the name, after all. The common understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and irreversible hearing loss. And while that’s accurate, the […]