Beware of Ragweed, a Common Fall Allergy Culprit
If you’ve experienced allergy symptoms even though it’s the middle of fall, you’re not alone. There’s even one cause that might stand out more than some of the other outliers: ragweed. Knowing the Signs Like many common allergens, ragweed can lead to sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, in addition to triggering asthma flares. This…
How Do Antibiotics Work to Treat Ear Infections?
Ear infections occur when fluid becomes trapped behind the eardrum, causing pain and inflammation. When this fluid becomes infected with bacteria, the best course of treatment is typically antibiotics. However, it’s worth noting that antibiotics aren’t the appropriate treatment for every type of ear infection. Below is an overview of common types of ear infections,…
What You Didn’t Know About Postnasal Drip
Postnasal drip is listed as a symptom of many ailments, but that doesn’t mean it’s obvious what it is or what it entails. Learning about postnasal drip can help you better describe and understand your symptoms when you talk to a physician, which is why we’ve compiled everything you may not know about it below….
Best Balance Exercises for Vertigo
Balance problems can affect your quality of life, and even result in a fall that causes a serious injury. To improve your balance and decrease your risk of a fall-related injury, it’s important to see an ENT or audiologist. However, there are some ways you can improve your balance through at-home exercises. Before Starting With…
What’s the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Because thyroid hormones help control growth, cell repair and metabolism, people who don’t produce enough may experience fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, depression and feeling cold. The condition affects 1-2% of the population and is 10 times more likely to affect women…
What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing loss. What Are the Levels of Hearing Loss? There are four general levels, also called “degrees,” of hearing loss: Mild…
Are Your Sinuses Causing Your Headache?
Behind-the-eye headaches can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. If you experience this type of headache during allergy season, it’s a common assumption that the headache is sinus-related, but that’s not always the case. Below is an overview of what may be causing your behind-the-eye headache and how to remedy it. Sinus Infections Your sinuses are…
How Allergies Differ in the South
If you have lived elsewhere in the U.S. but moved to the South and suddenly started experiencing allergies, you’re not alone. Many people report developing or new or worse allergies after moving to the South. Why Are Allergies Worse in the South? The South has longer allergy seasons, meaning people who live there are exposed…
How Sleep Can Change Your Life
When you don’t get enough sleep, the effects are immediately obvious. Your eyes feel heavy and puffy, you have a hard time concentrating on work and you probably feel irritable or emotional. When you consistently don’t get enough sleep, it doesn’t just affect your day-to-day life; there can actually be serious health consequences. Below are…
Meet the MDs Who Treat Hearing Loss
You visit an audiologist for a hearing test, but who do you visit to be treated for other medical conditions that affect the ears? Chances are you’ll be referred to an otolaryngologist or neurotologist if your initial assessment reveals an underlying condition is causing your symptoms. What Is an Otolaryngologist? Otolaryngologists are physicians that treat…
