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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…