Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke
Posted on October 4, 2021Bell’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
Posted on August 10, 2021Rhinitis 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
Posted on July 13, 2021People 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?
Posted on July 8, 2021Hearing 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
7 Myths About Tinnitus
Posted on May 17, 2021Experiencing a ringing in the ears is a condition known as tinnitus. This noise does not come from an outside source, but instead is produced from your own ears and cannot be heard by anyone else. Tinnitus is fairly common and can have a negative impact on your daily life. There are a handful of






