Can Sinus Infections Affect Your Eyes?
Because your sinuses are close to your eyes, a sinus infection can cause some eye-related symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at what symptoms you may experience and when to see a doctor. Sinus Infection Basics A sinus infection, or sinusitis, occurs when fluid builds up in the sinus cavities, and they become infected. Sinusitis…
What to Know About Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a term used to describe difficulty swallowing. While it’s normal to occasionally struggle to swallow if you eat too quickly or don’t chew your food well enough, frequent problems may be due to an underlying medical condition and need additional treatment. Symptoms of Dysphagia If you have dysphagia, you may have pain when…
Ring In Audiology Awareness Month with Our Special Offer on Hearing Aids
October is Audiology Awareness Month, and we’re offering you the perfect way to celebrate. This month, our Pinnacle ENT team wants to make hearing technology more accessible to anyone who needs it. From Oct. 2-31, you can receive $250 off one hearing aid or $500 off two hearing aids. As a patient of Pinnacle ENT,…
How Common Are Adult Ear Infections?
As many as five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Many people remember ear infections and the feelings of exhaustion and crankiness that accompany them to be a recurring factor of their childhood. Because ear infections as an adult are far less common than as a…
What Causes a Loss of Smell?
It’s easy to take our sense of smell for granted until it’s gone. Not being able to enjoy the smell of fresh flowers blooming in your garden or enjoy the aroma when you walk into Turks Head Cafe to pick up your morning cup of coffee can put a damper on your day and significantly…
Bad Habits That May Negatively Impact Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss is common, with research telling us that approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. People can develop hearing loss for all sorts of reasons. Some are born with it or develop it later in life due to genetic conditions. For others, it’s a consequence of old age or a reaction to…
Is It Summer Allergies or a Cold?
While the World Health Organization may have officially declared the global COVID pandemic over on May 5, summer colds aren’t going anywhere. This common illness could affect even more people now that the mask-wearing and social distancing that helped slow their spread in recent years has ceased. Getting sick during summer allergy season can make…
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…
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…
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…
