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…
Dizziness Linked to COVID-19
Coronavirus arrived to the U.S. in January, so there’s a lot we don’t know about it. One thing research published in Annals of Neurology has found is that COVID-19 affects the nervous system and can cause a number of neurological symptoms, including dizziness. The authors report that, “Initially thought to be restricted to the respiratory…
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…
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…
