Hearing Aid Basics
Posted on December 28, 2017Is your hearing loss making you feel left out of social conversations and causing miscommunication? If so, it might be time to consider a hearing aid to improve your daily life. What is a Hearing Aid? A hearing aid is a small electronic device made up of a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The device can
Benefits of Testing Sleep at Home
Posted on December 14, 2017A sleep test might be ordered by your doctor to diagnose or rule out certain conditions such as sleep apnea. In many cases, a sleep test can be performed at home, instead of having to go into a sleep center. If you’ve been putting off your sleep test due to the inconvenience or even fear
Why Can’t I Breathe Through My Nose?
Posted on October 30, 2017A blocked nose is a common complaint that can range from a mild annoyance to a considerably uncomfortable condition. Determining the cause of your blocked nose is essential to forming the correct treatment plan and getting you breathing normally! Read on for some causes of a stuffy nose. Causes of a Stuffy Nose Common Cold
How Loud is Too Loud?
Posted on October 25, 2017Every day, we are exposed to noise that may or may not be damaging our hearing. While most daily noises are not enough to hurt our ears, it only takes one encounter with a noise that’s too loud to cause permanent damage to our hearing. How Noise is Measured Noise is measured in decibels (dB)
4 Allergy Facts for Fall
Posted on October 12, 2017Seasonal allergies are never fun, but if allergens such as ragweed pollen and mold trigger your allergy symptoms the fall season may be more difficult for you. While these two allergens can be major triggers they are not the only things that can aggravate one’s allergies. The following are four lesser-known contributing factors to fall