Understanding Childhood Hearing Loss
We understand that a child being diagnosed with hearing loss is a major source of stress and anxiety for parents. If your baby was recently diagnosed, know that their audiologist is with you every step of the way to answer your questions and address your concerns. While we recommend reaching out if you have any…
Does Drinking Milk Increase Mucus Production?
Do you avoid giving your child milk when they have a respiratory infection or if they have asthma? If so, you’re not alone. There’s an old wives’ tale that drinking milk triggers excessive mucus production and is dangerous for children with breathing problems; however, a body of research shows this is untrue and that milk…
Biggest Facial Plastic Trends for 2021
Whether facial plastic surgeries are an existing part of your beauty regimen or you’re just starting to think about cosmetic procedures, you may be curious about what facial plastic trends will be popular during 2021. We’ve compiled our predictions below. Next-Generation Rhinoplasty Medical technology is always advancing, including for cosmetic procedures. One newer development is…
The Difference Between Hearing Screenings and Evaluations
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a hearing screening and a hearing evaluation? Screenings are preliminary tests used to determine whether a patient has a hearing loss. Think of it as a pass/fail exam: If the results indicate a hearing loss, a more detailed evaluation is required. On the other hand, evaluations…
Why Are You Dizzy?
There are many parts of your body that work together to help you balance, including your eyes, inner ears, brain and the nerves in your feet and spine. When one of these body parts malfunctions, it can make you feel dizzy. It’s important to see a doctor for unexplained dizzy spells right away, as they…
What to Know About Vocal Cord Damage
When we speak, air passes from the lungs through the vocal cords, which are two bands of muscle tissue within the larynx, causing them to vibrate. This vibration produces sound. Anything that causes difficulty in producing sound naturally and comfortably is a voice disorder that can be medically treated. Two common signs of vocal cord…
How Serious Can a Sinus Infection Get?
Approximately 35 million Americans experience at least one sinus infection each year. Sinus infections cause facial pain/pressure, stuffy/runny nose, loss of smell, cough, congestion, fever, bad breath, dental pain and fatigue. While most sinus infections are not serious and clear up on their own or with the use of antibiotics, some can be dangerous if…
How to Communicate with Hearing Loss
Conversations require close collaboration between involved parties; it takes a lot of focus, energy and patience to work together to negotiate meaning. Hearing loss makes this even more difficult. Below, we’ve outlined some communication tips to improve your conversation ability whether you or your conversation partner has a hearing impairment. Note that these tips are…
The Facts About Cosmetic Eye Surgery
As we age, we acquire lines around our eyes that show how much we’ve smiled, laughed and lived. While many accept these changes to their appearance, others may feel self-conscious or believe that the way they look doesn’t match the way they feel. If you’re considering cosmetic eye surgery to reduce the signs of aging,…
Experience the Wonder of Sound With Phonak Paradise
Join us at Pinnacle ENT Associates for our Wonder of Sound Holiday Hearing event, which will allow you to learn more about the exceptional options available with Phonak hearing aids. Phonak has taken nature as inspiration when creating their newest hearing aid model, the Phonak Paradise. The intention is simple — to create hearing aids…
