What’s Causing My Summer Nosebleed?
Nosebleeds are common in Doylestown, particularly among children between the ages of 2 and 10 and the elderly. About 60 percent of Pennsylvanians will experience a nosebleed at some point in their lives. The sight of blood pouring from your nose can be frightening but is rarely cause for alarm. Proper Treatment for a Nosebleed…
7 Ways to Get Water Out of Your Ears
Now that we’re entering what is traditionally the hottest time of the year in Pennsylvania, many are seeking out water activities to cool off. It’s a great way to beat the heat and humidity, but if you aren’t careful, water can get into your ears and become trapped, causing an infection. Left untreated, you might…
When Should You See an ENT?
Doctors who specialize in ear, nose and throat disorders are called otolaryngologists (or simply ENT doctors for those who have trouble with seven-syllable words). You’ve probably heard of them – but do you know when to see one? The Field of Otolaryngology Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the ears, nose…
Can a Malaria Drug Prevent Hearing Loss?
Summer in Pennsylvania means picnics and parades, barbecues and baseball, sunshine and swimming…and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. As loathsome as these bloodsuckers may be, in a roundabout way they might help those with hearing loss in West Chester. How Mosquitoes Might Help the Hearing-Impaired It seems unlikely that the world’s most despised pest – one that easily…
Protect Your Hearing This Summer
The summer solstice finally arrives this week! This brings plenty of opportunity for outdoor fun and activities the next few months. But residents of Coatesville should take steps to protect their hearing from the many noisy hazards of the season. Seasonal Dangers to Your Hearing Who doesn’t love a warm summer day? Ants invading your…
Hearing Loss in Cancer Survivors Can Impact Reading Skills
Young cancer survivors in Lansdale often contend with hearing loss as a result of either the tumor or treatment to eradicate it. For many of these patients, hearing impairment has a negative impact on their reading skills. Pediatric Hearing Loss Brain tumors are among the most serious types of cancer, so those lucky enough to…
Antibiotics: Choose Wisely for ENT Infections
It often seems like bacterial infections and childhood go together like peanut butter and jelly (or wine and cheese if you’re the more cultured type). In most cases your child’s ear, nose and throat infection will be treated with antibiotics – but before you commit, it’s important to understand that your decision could affect your…
Research Shows Thyroid Disease is Overtreated
Thyroid disease is pretty common in Abington and throughout the U.S.; doctors estimate about 20 million people are affected – and up to 60 percent aren’t even aware of their condition. New research indicates those who are receiving treatment for one common type of thyroid disorder might not be benefitting and that physicians should reconsider…
Three Life Hacks for Tinnitus Patients
If you are experiencing a ringing sensation in your ears, you’re not alone. Roughly 20 percent of people in Blue Bell have tinnitus. Everybody’s experience is different, but for many, tinnitus impacts many aspects of their daily lives. The lack of a cure does not mean there aren’t options to improve your quality of life….
Mumps and Hearing Loss: Another Argument for Immunization
A recent increase in mumps cases across the U.S. has made headlines this spring. Outbreaks have been observed in 41 states and the District of Columbia, with 736 reported cases from January 1 to April 26 of this year. That number pales in comparison to the 186,000 cases reported annually before a vaccination became widely…
