Managing Chronic Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common condition, especially in small children. While the occasional infection is usually nothing to worry about, if the infection keeps coming back, it has the potential to lead to more serious health consequences, including hearing loss. The Link Between Chronic Ear Infections and Hearing Loss Symptoms of an ear infection can…
What Is Silent Reflux?
Acid reflux is a common condition that most of us have experienced at one point or another. It happens when acid leaks up out of the stomach and into the esophagus. One of the telltale signs of acid reflux is a burning pain in your chest that can last for several hours. However, some people…
COVID Knock Out Your Sense of Smell? Try These Cooking Recipes
COVID Knock Out Your Sense of Smell? Try These Cooking Recipes Having anosmia (loss of sense of smell and taste) due to COVID just plain stinks. The simple pleasure of savoring your favorite meals is missing, leaving you with a bad taste—or rather no taste—in your mouth. Don’t despair, however. You can try at-home remedies…
Don’t Miss Out on Your End-of-Year Benefits
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or medical insurance that covers hearing care or devices, you likely have funds that you need to “use or lose” before the year comes to an end. Don’t leave money on the table—here’s how to take advantage of your benefits before they expire. Get Hearing Devices and…
Wintertime Sinus Issues
If you think sinus infections are only confined to the warmer spring and summer months when pollen is rampant, guess again. Sinus issues can be every bit as bad—if not worse—in the winter months. Sinusitis is the medical term for a sinus infection, the result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passageways. It causes…
How to Host a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Holiday Dinner
You’ve finalized the menu and guest list, but have you figured out how to help loved ones with hearing loss have a fun and festive time? Bringing comfort and joy to those guests is easier than you think—follow these tips for a happy holiday that’s also hearing-loss-friendly. Make It a Multi-Room Event By spreading out…
What Causes Ear Drainage & How Can I Stop It?
Many different types of substances can drain from the ear. Some are normal, while others require medical attention. Below we review different types and causes of ear drainage as well as their treatments. Earwax Earwax is a natural substance produced by a healthy ear. Its job is to moisturize the ear canal as well as…
What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the ear? This phenomenon, known medically as otalgia, may be alarming, but in many cases, it does not warrant serious concern. In this post, we review the common causes of ear pain and how each is treated. Ruptured Eardrum If you’ve ruptured your eardrum, it means it…
What Is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
The Eustachian tubes are the passageways between the middle ears and the back of the throat. Their job is to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear and equalize ear pressure between the middle ear and the environment. In most cases, the Eustachian tubes remain closed, and they open only when you swallow, yawn…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are both very common conditions. While research has yet to establish a definitive link between the two conditions, there are reasons to believe having GERD may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is GERD? GERD, also commonly referred to as acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid flows back…
