The Psychology of Plastic Surgery: Will it Make You Feel Better?
People in Havertown undergo plastic surgery for a variety of reasons. The decision to improve your appearance is a personal one, and millions of Americans go under the knife every year. You might wonder if plastic surgery can actually make you feel better. Studies show that improvements in physical appearance resulting from plastic surgery improve…
Memory and Hearing Loss
It is a common perception for many in Exton that memory decline is an inevitable part of the aging process. While it is true that the brain shrinks a little bit as we grow older, other factors tend to contribute more to memory loss and overall cognitive decline. One of those is hearing loss. Hearing…
How Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer
Many people with hearing loss in Lansdale are hesitant to wear hearing aids, even when their audiologist recommends them to help treat their impairment. Hearing aids are considered the gold standard in hearing loss treatment for a reason: not only do they ease communication strain and allow you to participate more fully in the activities…
Norristown Providers Relocating to New Blue Bell Location
Pinnacle ENT will be expanding its services into Blue Bell, PA! The current Norristown location will be closing its doors on Thursday, January 31. Providers from this location will be moving to the new Blue Bell location and include: Warren Zager, MD Douglas Price, PA-C Sarah Nowling, AuD Allison Singer, AuD The providers at the…
Hearing Aids Versus OTCs, DTCs & PSAPs: What’s the Difference?
Nicole Balliet, Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology, Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat Division There are currently many conversations regarding over-the- counter (OTC) hearing aids. I had some of my patients ask about the differences between a hearing aid and an OTC hearing aid. To give some background, OTC hearing aids do not currently exist….
When To See An ENT
ENT physicians, also called otolaryngologists, treat a multitude of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, mouth and neck. Below are some specific conditions that ENT physicians specialize in treating. Sinus Infection Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This interferes with normal mucus drainage, leading to breathing difficulties, pain…
Congratulations to our 2018 Main Line Today Top Docs!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Chuma, Dr. Downey, Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Ward were named 2018 Top Doctors by Main Line Today.
Penicillin Allergies
If you’re allergic to penicillin, join the club: penicillin allergies are the most common drug allergy in Sellersville, affecting approximately 10 percent of the population. But are you really allergic to penicillin? Recent research indicates penicillin allergies aren’t nearly as common as we have been led to believe. Symptoms of a Penicillin Allergy A penicillin…
Can You Fix Your Scars?
Now that we are a few weeks into a brand-new year, many of us are working on resolutions (and hopefully sticking with them!). If you are hoping to feel more positive and less self-conscious over your appearance but afraid there is nothing you can do about physical scars, guess again – you may indeed be…
Pedal Your Way to Fitness…Without Putting Your Hearing at Risk
New Year’s resolutions typically follow a common theme. Many in Exton vow to become healthier in 2019, and one of the most popular ways to do so is to join a spin class. Before you hit the gym, take heed: spinning could be hazardous to your hearing. The Dangers of Spinning Indoor cycling is one…
