October is National Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing Loss Statistics The American Academy of Audiology declared October as National Audiology Awareness Month in 2008, in an effort to increase public awareness of hearing health and the importance of hearing protection, as well as educating the public on the role audiologists play in hearing health care. With hearing loss already a widespread problem,…
Food Allergies & Halloween: The Teal Pumpkin Project
What’s with All the Teal Pumpkins? The Teal Pumpkin Project, created in 2012, is the brainchild of a Tennessee woman who wanted children with food allergies to be able to enjoy Halloween. A non-profit advocacy group known as FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) helped promote the idea two years later through a viral Facebook…
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a Symptom, Not a Disease The first thing you must understand about tinnitus is that it’s a symptom and not a disease. There are many conditions that can cause tinnitus, including: Most cases of tinnitus are nonpulsatile; that is, the noise you hear is random. Occasionally, a patient will experience pulsatile tinnitus –…
What You Need to Know Before Your Nose Job
If you’re considering a nose job, there are some important things to know before scheduling your procedure. What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is the medical term for a nose job, a cosmetic procedure to repair or reshape the nose. It can change the size, width, and profile of the nose; smooth out bumps and depressions; reshape…
What Causes Fall Allergies?
Most people associate allergies with the spring and summer months, but they can affect you throughout the year. Hay fever occurs anytime plants release pollen, and for people living in the Midwest and East Coast – including right here in Kennett Square – that means the fall, thanks to the proliferation of ragweed in these…
Who is Eligible for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Chronic Sinusitis: Causes and Symptoms Persistent inflammation and swelling of membranes lining the sinuses can cause a painful infection known as sinusitis. It may be acute, clearing up after a week to 10 days. Sinus infections lasting longer than 12 weeks are considered chronic. When you’re suffering for that long, it can feel like an…
Pedaling Your Way to Hearing Loss: How Spin Class Can Damage Your Ears
Hitting the gym is a good thing, right? Few would argue with the notion that physical fitness should be a routine component of your health regimen. Regular exercise promotes weight loss and contributes to better overall physical and mental health. But certain types of exercise can have unintended negative impacts in other areas of your…
Language Delays
As a parent, it is normal to compare the development of your child to others. That scenario certainly applies to language development. If you think your child’s development of speech and language is slower than normal, compare your impression with what other family and friends are thinking. If you are still concerned after sharing your…
Snoring: Nothing to Joke About
People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but this serious condition is no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is a real problem that can cause relationship tension, drowsiness and fatigue, and lead to lapses in memory and concentration. Often, it’s an indication of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea. If you are…
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), in 1986 President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. The…