Can You Fix Your Scars?
Now that we are a few weeks into a brand-new year, many of us are working on resolutions (and hopefully sticking with them!). If you are hoping to feel more positive and less self-conscious over your appearance but afraid there is nothing you can do about physical scars, guess again – you may indeed be…
Pedal Your Way to Fitness…Without Putting Your Hearing at Risk
New Year’s resolutions typically follow a common theme. Many in Exton vow to become healthier in 2019, and one of the most popular ways to do so is to join a spin class. Before you hit the gym, take heed: spinning could be hazardous to your hearing. The Dangers of Spinning Indoor cycling is one…
Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates is Joining the Pinnacle ENT Team!
We are excited to welcome Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates (OPSA) to our family! The merger between us and OPSA took effect January 1, 2019. All three OPSA locations [Doylestown (Pointe), Lansdale and Sellersville] will now be named Pinnacle ENT – Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates Division. Our new staff members specialize in:• Sinus and allergy disorders•…
How to Prevent Ear Infections
Ear infections are one of the most common childhood ailments in Kennett Square; in fact, more kids visit the doctor for ear infections than any other reason. We want our children to be happy and healthy, and unexpected trips to the doctor’s office never rank highly on lists of “favorite things to do,” so preventing…
Why Winter is the Perfect Time for Plastic Surgery
If you’re like most people in Havertown you probably associate wintertime with family gatherings, sledding, bare trees, holiday music on heavy rotation and steaming mugs of hot cocoa (preferably with those tiny marshmallows and a healthy dollop of whipped cream). Did you also know that winter is the perfect time to undergo that plastic surgery…
I’m Sneezing Through a White Christmas: How to Survive Holiday Allergies
For many people young and old in West Chester, this is the hap-happiest season of all. While the holidays bring laughter and joy, they can also cause coughing, sneezing and congestion for those prone to allergies. That’s enough to dampen anybody’s spirit. I Thought Allergies Only Occurred in the Spring & Summer The common perception…
What is Causing My Sore Throat?
We’ve all experienced the occasional sore throat. It is often the first sign of a cold and should disappear after a day or two. Occasionally, a sore throat can indicate a more serious illness such as strep throat or tonsillitis. Knowing when to seek medical attention in Abington can help lessen the severity of your…
Winterize Your Hearing Aids
If you’re like many people in Exton, you take extra steps to winterize your car and home this time of year. It’s good to be vigilant and prepare for the coldest months of the year, but if you have hearing loss, don’t neglect to protect your hearing aids from the ravages of winter, as well….
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
About one in five people in Exton experiences allergies. In addition to the usual symptoms – itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat; and post-nasal drip, you might also experience another side effect: temporary hearing loss. What are Allergies? To understand how allergies affect your hearing, let’s start with the basics. Allergies are…
Making Cents of Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is costly to patients in Exton and across the country. Not only is there a physical, emotional, and social toll; impaired hearing can also affect another area where you might be vulnerable: your bank account. The High Costs of Hearing Loss A new study published by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…