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Allergy Season Is Starting Earlier & Lasting Longer
Statistics show that in Georgia, as well as many other places around the world, pollen counts are beginning and peaking much earlier than previously documented years. Experts say this is likely due to climate change.…
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Symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinus infections occur when the sinus cavities become swollen, inflamed and infected, usually at the tail-end of a cold or allergy attack. Infections tend to linger long after upper respiratory symptoms have passed. Acute Vs.…
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Understanding Childhood Ear Infections
Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria that grows when there is a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. While anyone of any age can get an ear infection, they are most common in children.…
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When Winter Is Mild, Start Your Allergy Routine Early
Ready or not, allergy season is here. Many report that their allergy symptoms have come on earlier this year, which is due in part to weather throughout the rest of the year. Climbing temperatures across…
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Can Hearing Aids Change Your Life for the Better?
If you’re one of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, you already know some of the impacts it can have on your health and relationships. A number of studies have shown that wearing hearing…
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What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Low-frequency hearing loss is one of the rarer forms of hearing loss, and is also known as “reverse-slope hearing loss” because of the shape it makes on an audiogram – a chart used by audiologists…
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Hearing Hazards in the Home
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be caused by one-time exposure to an extremely loud sound, like an explosion, or prolonged exposure to moderate noise. OSHA reports that any sound over 85 dB – about…
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New Year’s Hearing Resolutions
You may have made a long list of resolutions in January, but it’s never too late to add more! In 2020, resolve to take your hearing health seriously. Untreated hearing loss can have serious consequences,…