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How Often Should I Get My Hearing Tested?
Your hearing is something you may not appreciate for what it is until you start to lose it, which is why it’s essential to make sure you’re getting regular hearing tests, especially for people in certain risk groups of hearing loss, namely older adults. In some cases, hearing loss can be an early warning sign
How to Apply the EarWell Device
Ear deformities are common to find after giving birth, which can cause distress for parents who notice their baby’s ear doesn’t look right. While in some cases this problem goes away on its own, and the ear develops normally over the course of the next few years, sometimes it doesn’t, leading to a facial feature
Can A Root Canal Cause A Sinus Infection? What You Need to Know
If you’ve had a root canal performed recently, you may be having sinus problems that resemble a sinus infection. Although it may not be your first thought, it’s possible that your sinus issues are related to your oral health. If you are experiencing sinus pressure, a runny nose, or congestion following your root canal, the
Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke
Bell’s Palsy and ischemic stroke are the two most common causes of acute facial paralysis. Most ordinary people know that strokes cause facial weakness and will call emergency services if they suddenly find they have trouble smiling with one side of their face, for example. But how do you know whether you are indeed suffering
The Difference Between Rhinitis and Sinusitis
Rhinitis and sinusitis are two common respiratory conditions that can make people feel like they have a cold. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose, and sinusitis is an infection in the sinuses, which are air-filled tissues around the nose. While these two conditions may sound similar, there is quite a bit of difference between
The Relationship Between Your Sinuses And Your Teeth
People may be unable to sleep because of a constant pounding they are experiencing in their temples and cheeks. When they go to sit up, the dull headache they have begins to sharpen. The pain then quickly travels down their jaw and into their ear. The intense pain they are experiencing causes their teeth to
Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia?
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions associated with aging. About one in three people over the age of 65 have measurable hearing loss. After age 70, the incidence of hearing loss increases to 2 out of 3 people. Hearing loss related to age is called presbycusis and involves the receptive hair cells
What Is the Inspire Implant?
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of Americans and can have a negative impact on a person’s overall health. Luckily, there are ways to treat sleep apnea and help give you a better sleep. Inspire is a modern alternative for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. This device is a system that is
Balloon Sinuplasty: Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
All You Need To Know About Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation feel their ears are in a tub. Eustachian tubes connected to both inner ears behind the nasal passage are responsible for draining debris and fluids from the middle ear and pressure equalization and ventilation on both eardrums. Mucus buildup and inflammation lead to blockage and
What Are Hearing Aids?
While hearing aids are relatively common, many patients have the same questions about them when they are starting out with hearing loss treatment. During an appointment at Associates of Otolaryngology and Harvard Park Hearing and we can answer any questions you may have. However, you can also learn more before your appointment, so you feel
