2019 Top Physicians Announced
Every year, Suburban Life Magazine askes their readers to cast their votes for the physicians they turn to in matters of life and limb. This year the magazine is featuring more than 350 physicians in 41 disciplines, from aesthetic medicine to vascular surgery. These men and women are among the finest physicians the Greater Philadelphia…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing professionals across the country want to spread awareness of audiology and share tips on protecting your hearing throughout the month of October. To do so, they’ve designated this as Audiology Awareness Month. Now is the perfect time to start protecting your ears and improve your hearing health. At Pinnacle ENT, our hearing health care…
Why Do We Sneeze?
Sneezing is something everybody in Exton does, but few give it much thought (unless they’re reaching for a Kleenex). The human body is remarkably efficient, and with the possible exception of the appendix, everything has a purpose. There’s a reason you sneeze. Well, many reasons, actually! The Process of Sneezing Sneezing—the medical term is sternulation,…
Blame it on the Genes: Can Hearing Loss Be Inherited?
Many of us consider it a compliment when we are told we have our mom’s eyes or our dad’s chin. But when we inherit less-than-desirable features, those smiles turn to frowns. Physical features aren’t the only traits that can be passed down through the generations. If you have hearing loss in Havertown, it’s possible you…
Hearing Loss Affecting My G-g-generation
The much-touted Woodstock 50 festival may never have seen the light, but many who attended the original music festival in upstate New York in 1969 carry a lasting legacy of the event: hearing loss. According to audiologists, even for those who didn’t get to experience Credence Clearwater, Canned Heat and Richie Havens in their prime…
Dr. Mattioni Joined the Team!
We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a new member of our family, Dr. Jillian Mattioni. Starting September 16, 2019, she will be seeing patients at all five of our offices —Exton, West Chester, West Grove, Kennett Square and Coatesville. Dr. Mattioni is originally from the Chester Counter area and brings more…
Hearing Loss Affects People in Their 30s and 40s, Too
There’s a common stereotype that hearing loss only affects older people, but statistics show otherwise. There are more people in Abington with hearing loss in their 30s and 40s—and even younger—than you might think. What Causes Hearing Loss in Young Adults The number of people with hearing loss in the U.S. is around 48 million….
Custom Swim Plugs Make Water Activities Safer
When summer is in full swing, many people turn to water activities in order to beat the heat. While a refreshing dip provides relief from blistering temperatures, water can pose a hazard to your hearing. By taking precautions and wearing swim plugs before entering the swimming pool, lake or ocean, you can prevent infection and…
Childhood Ear Infections
Ask any pediatrician what 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 the…
Auditory System Deprivation and Its Long-Term Effects
Hearing only starts with your ears. It is the auditory system, which is composed of the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear and the auditory neurological pathway, that allows the process of hearing to occur. That process begins when sound waves enter the outer ear and are channeled through the other complex parts…
