What Is Typically Damaged When You Break Your Nose?
The nose has two bones at the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that gives it its shape. When you experience a nasal fracture, it means the bony part of the nose has been broken. Usually, the bridge of the nose is pushed to one side, and sometimes the cartilage is pushed to the…
What Causes an Allergy Cough?
You might be inclined to associate a cough with a cold or respiratory virus. However, if you’ve had a persistent dry cough for several weeks, it may be a symptom of allergies. Let’s look at some of the common causes of an allergy cough, as well as treatment and prevention options. Causes of Allergy Cough…
Over-The-Counter Hearing Devices: Frequently Asked Questions
On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices. You may have questions about OTC hearing devices and your hearing health, so we’d like to help you learn more about them. Do I need a prescription for OTC devices? No, you…
Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
Do you suffer from dizziness? If so, the culprit behind this symptom may be nasal polyps. We review this connection below. What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that form inside the nasal or sinus passages. They are caused by chronic inflammation, especially in people who experience allergies or frequent sinus infections….
What to Do for an Allergic Reaction
Allergic reactions are the result of your immune system deeming a normally-harmless substance as a threat and attacking it. During this attack, the antibody Immunoglobulin E is produced, which tells the cells to release histamine. Histamine is the cause of your itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing. While mild allergies can be managed with at-home remedies…
How to Handle the Holidays with Hearing Loss
We are right in the middle of the holiday season, and everyone is rushing around to get things ready. Whether that means shopping for gifts, figuring out travel plans or making a trip with family to see the Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill there is a lot to do. While for many of us it’s…
Beware of Noisy Toy Choices This Holiday Season
From adorable talking dolls to small firetrucks with miniature sirens, noisy toys might actually contribute to hearing loss for kids and their caregivers. And with holiday gift-giving right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to learn more about which toys are on the naughty or the nice list when to comes to noise levels….
Recognizing the Four Types of Hypersensitive Reactions
Your immune system protects you from diseases, viruses and infections. However, sometimes it mistakes a harmless substance, like pollen at The Philadelphia Flower Market for a dangerous intruder and overreacts. This type of response is known as a hypersensitive reaction, of which there are four. We review how to recognize the four types of hypersensitive…
The Hidden Cost of Cocktails: How Alcohol Can Hurt Your Hearing
While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a holiday cocktail at The Pour House, there’s no denying that too much alcohol is hazardous to your health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you consume no more than one drink per day for women, and two drinks per day for men. Health Risks…
Is Your Headache Just Allergies or a Migraine?
Millions of Americans deal with allergies every year. If you are one of them, you are probably familiar with all the common symptoms, including: Sneezing Watery eyes Itchy eyes and throat Congestion Sinus pain Some people with allergies also experience frequent headaches. They may assume that their headaches are caused by sinus pressure due to…
