Why Do Your Ears Itch?
There are many potential causes for an itchy ear. Until you figure out what’s triggering your symptoms, you won’t know what the best course of treatment is. While talking to your ear, nose and throat physician (otolaryngologist) is the best way to get to the bottom of it, below is a guide to help you…
How Do You Stay Safe From Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Defined by any family (Coronaviridae) of single-stranded RNA viruses, it infects birds and…
The Dangers of Ear Candling
Candles are great for setting the mood during a romantic dinner date or relaxing bath, but they’re not so great for treating medical conditions. Ear candling has become popular among homeopathic groups to treat impacted earwax or congestion, but research shows the practice is ineffective and even dangerous. What Is Ear Candling? The origins of…
Can Yoga Treat Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing or roaring sound in your ears with no external source. It affects over 50 million Americans and can affect one or both ears. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus, but there are strategies to help lessen the symptoms. What Causes…
What’s the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies?
Are you frustrated that your cold just isn’t going away, no matter how many home remedies you try? Well, it might not be a cold at all, but allergies instead. Many people think that allergy season doesn’t begin until well into spring, when trees are in full bloom and pollen is in the air. But…
Can Surgery Cure Hearing Loss?
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, a condition that has been linked to social withdrawal, depression, falls/imbalance, cognitive decline and more. While hearing aids are the most popular treatment for hearing loss, there are a number of surgeries that have helped individuals with severe to profound hearing loss regain their sense of hearing. There…
Childhood Ear Infections
Ask any pediatrician which type of after hours call they handle most frequently, and the answer is likely to be otitis media, the medical term for a middle ear infection. Aside from the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness, affecting three out of four children by the time they reach…
Eat Well for Healthy Hearing
You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” While that may not be entirely true, the foods you consume can have a positive effect on your hearing. Studies indicate foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost your hearing. In some cases, they may even help prevent or delay hearing loss. Omega-3 fatty…
2019 Main Line Today Top Doctors
We are excited to announce Doctors Chuma, Downey, Hoffmann, and Ward were named 2019 Top Docs by Main Line Today! Top Doctors are chosen by physicians via an online ballot each year. Check out the region’s full list of Top Doctors at http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/December-2019/2019-Top-Doctors/
Rockin’ For A Good Cause!
Created by local Philly-area doctors Kenneth Einhorn M.D (Pinnacle ENT Associates) and Jeremy Jaffe M.D. (SEPA Pain Management), and Nancy Wolfson, all of whom are parents of children or have type 1 diabetes (T1D) themselves, Rockin’ Docs is an annual benefit concert to fundraise for research monies dedicated to finding a cure for T1D. To…
