Nov 12, 2020 | Frequently Asked Questions, Patient Resources
Everyone is acquainted with the discomfort of a stuffy nose from a sinus cold, but symptoms typically go away after a week to ten days. When stuffiness from sinus inflammation continues to be an issue for four to twelve weeks or inflammation returns four times over...
Aug 12, 2020 | Expert Insights, Frequently Asked Questions, Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
1.1 billion young people between 12 and 35 years-of-age run the risk of developing hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings, according to the WHO. This statistic shatters the myth that hearing loss only affects the elderly. My concern for the...
Nov 12, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Guides & Tips, Patient Resources
With over 48 million Americans affected by hearing loss, it is vital to be vigilant in protecting our ears and preserving our hearing today so that our ears serve us well into tomorrow. As a practicing audiologist for over 33 years, I understand how hearing loss can...
Oct 14, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Patient Resources
We all hear that hearing loss becomes more common as we get older. Some of us choose to ignore the signs because we feel that it is a natural part of aging, and there is nothing we can do about it. However, that isn’t the whole case. Late treatment of hearing...
Sep 9, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Patient Resources
When it comes to hearing loss, there is no one-size-fits-all diagnosis or solution. Because hearing loss is unique to each individual, seeking a hearing assessment from a trained audiologist is the best way to address the issue head-on. Your hearing assessment can not...
Apr 28, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Patient Resources
If you’ve ever had Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), chances are you won’t forget it. While everyone will experience it differently, BPPV causes vertigo–an unexpected but false sense of spinning–and is the most common among inner ear...