Conquering Financial Challenges When Purchasing Hearing Devices
While hearing devices can be life-changing, their price can be a barrier for many people. About 50 to 64% of older Americans who could benefit from hearing care technology cite “cost” as their major blockage in deciding whether to make a purchase. If you or someone you know is one of them, here are a few tips…
Get Ahead of Fall Ragweed Season With These Late Summer Tips
Buckle up, allergy sufferers—this fall, ragweed season could be a bumpy ride. Research shows that climate change is causing the ragweed pollen season to last three weeks longer than it used to. And if fall’s pollen counts are anything like this past spring’s—where daily ragweed pollen counts were 32 times higher than normal—we may be…
What Does an SLP Do?
If your child has a suspected speech, language or feeding disorder, the speech-language pathologist (SLP) they see will play a crucial role in helping them overcome these issues. Check out our brief overview of the speech-therapy services an SLP offers that can make a difference in your child’s life. Provides a Comprehensive Assessment & Accurate…
When Should You Seek Treatment for Nosebleeds?
Most of us experience a nosebleed at some point in our lives, maybe from dry weather or taking an accidental elbow to the face during gym class. While any bleeding can be scary, the vast majority of nosebleeds do not require medical attention. However, research has shown that approximately 10% of all nosebleeds are severe enough to warrant medical…
Tips for Preventing Hearing Aid Discomfort
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but technologically advanced devices compensate for hearing loss by identifying and amplifying speech sounds, reducing ambient noise and keeping you more aware of your surroundings. Some real-life benefits you may experience include but are not limited to: When you first begin…
Remembering Dr. Surkin
It is with a heavy heart we announced Dr. Marc Surkin passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Dr. Surkin was an ENT Head & Neck physician who practiced in Havertown, Pa., for almost 30 years. He was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, a member of the Philadelphia Laryngological Society and Facial…
How To Know if Your Tooth Pain Is From a Sinus Infection
Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are a widespread occurrence. A National Health Interview Survey found that up to 14.7% of individuals surveyed reported having sinusitis in the preceding year. Symptoms of sinus infections may include runny nose, facial pain and pressure and even tooth pain. Let’s examine the relationship between tooth pain and sinusitis and how…
Move It! How Exercise Keeps Your Hearing in Shape
Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? Research shows regular activity can help your auditory system stay strong, delaying age-related hearing loss. The best part? You don’t have to be a gym rat to reap the benefits. Even moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking or cycling can help preserve your hearing health by…
Childhood Nutrition Can Impact Hearing in Adults
Proper nutrition is vital for children’s overall health and development. Being undernourished can cause numerous problems both in childhood and later in life. Research has discovered that it may even lead to an increased risk of hearing loss in young adulthood. Study Links Poor Childhood Nutrition to Hearing Loss in Adulthood Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg…
What to Know About a Chronic Sore Throat
Most sore throats, especially those caused by an infection, tend to go away after 5-10 days. If you have a sore throat lasting two weeks or longer, this is considered a chronic sore throat. Let’s take a look at a few conditions that can cause persistent throat pain, as well as when to see a healthcare…