How You Can Prevent Falls
Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the U.S. experiences a fall that leads to an emergency room visit. Falls can result in injuries like hip fractures and head trauma, which can have lasting, devastating consequences. In fact, falling is the leading cause of accidental death for the elderly. “There’s such a high risk of…
Strategies for Hearing Better in Everyday Situations
Georgia has been among the first states reopen businesses after lockdowns due to safety concerns raised by the Coronavirus. As you transition back into public spaces, here are some tips for better hearing and listening. At Work Hearing in work environments can be challenging. Background noise from nearby meetings, phone calls and water cooler conversations,…
How to Read an Audiogram
What is an audiogram? In short, it is a useful tool that audiologists use to help people understand their hearing loss by providing a graph or chart that displays the results of their hearing test. Audiograms show your hearing threshold, which is the quietest sound you can hear at least half the time, across various…
Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?
While many causes of hearing loss are temporary, if you do not seek treatment promptly, complications can arise that lead to a permanent loss of hearing. Below are some causes of temporary hearing loss and the risks of letting it go untreated. Ear Infection Allergies or a bad cold can develop into an ear infection….
Can Exercise Harm Your Hearing?
While regular exercise has a myriad of benefits, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks as well. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that certain forms of exercise can negatively impact your hearing. Heavy exertion and the noise levels in gyms can both have an effect on your hearing health. The Link Between Weightlifting…
Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people snore at some point in their lives, usually when suffering from a cold, during allergy season or after drinking. However, for many people, snoring is not merely an annoyance for their sleeping partner, but a sign of a serious health condition known as sleep apnea. Below is a guide to help you determine…
Face Masks Pose Problem for the Hearing Impaired
The CDC is recommending that people wear face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is an important measure to protect people from the virus, it does pose a problem for people with hearing loss. This is both because the mask makes communication difficult by muffling speech and creating a…
What Is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an umbrella term for inflammation of the tonsils caused by a virus or bacterial infection. A lot of conditions can cause inflammation, from the common cold to the flu to strep throat. What Causes Tonsillitis? “Strep throat is a common cause of tonsillitis, but it’s not the only cause,” explained Kara Meister, head…
New Guidelines for Ménière’s Disease
This April, The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released new guidelines for diagnosing Ménière’s disease. This disorder has long eluded doctors, making these new guidelines a welcomed announcement. The more agreement ear, nose and throat doctors have on this condition, the better the patient outcomes. What Is Ménière’s Disease? Ménière’s disease is…
How to Prevent Hearing Damage from Headphones
Many people love listening to their favorite music, podcasts or radio stations on the go. Everywhere you look, you’ll see people listening to something through their headphones or earbuds, especially now that wireless options are available. This luxury, however, can be costly. According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion young people worldwide are putting…