What Is Auracast?
Auracast is a broadcasting system that uses Bluetooth® Low Energy to transmit a wireless signal to your hearing aids or smartphone. This assistive listening technology brings you closer to the speaker, reducing the opportunity for interference caused by distance from the sound source. In turn, you will have a better opportunity of hearing and understanding…
Explore Individualized Hearing Treatment Solutions with Implantable Devices
Hearing aids help many people treat their hearing loss and tinnitus by shaping the sound around them and improving their access to communication, music, and more! However, hearing aids do not cure hearing loss. Because every situation is unique, some patients might need other options. Bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants are two unique solutions for…
Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops: Which Is Right for You?
So you’ve met with an allergist and been recommended to start immunotherapy. This incredible treatment is a long-term allergy management plan that changes the way your body responds to allergens. Now it’s time to discuss whether you want to take your immunotherapy as allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy, or SCIT) or allergy drops (sublingual immunotherapy, or…
What Is Sublingual Immunotherapy and Who Is It For?
For some people, allergies are a yearly nuisance. But for many others, allergies are debilitating or even life-threatening. Millions of allergy sufferers each year are recommended to try SubLingual ImmunoTherapy, or SLIT. Sublingual Immunotherapy Explained Allergy symptoms occur when a harmless substance, such as pollen or dust, enters the body and the immune system mistakes…
Can Stress, Viruses, or Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is an incredibly complex health condition, and it can be connected to a surprising number of things. Some things that can cause hearing loss that may surprise you include stress, viruses and allergies. Let’s discuss these three, as we’re in the middle of flu season and the beginning of allergy season is coming…
Allergic Rhinitis vs. Sinus Symptoms in Winter
Winter is known for sniffly noses. While this is sometimes associated with the common cold or other viruses, it can also come from an allergic reaction or sinus issues. Let’s talk more about these two options and how to tell them apart. What Is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis is the term for allergic reactions that…
Mold Allergies and Historic Homes and Apartment Buildings
Our beautiful city has a plethora of historic homes and buildings. If you’re lucky enough to own or live in one, you know that its vintage charm comes with both pros, such as the gorgeous architecture and character, and cons, especially if you suffer from allergies. As it happens, older homes and buildings can house…
How to Prepare for Your First Audiology Appointment
Your first hearing appointment is scheduled and coming up. How exciting! You may be wondering what to expect and how to prepare for it, so we’ve compiled a handy guide for you in the lead-up to your audiology appointment. Do Some Research You can be sure that you and your audiologist will discuss hearing loss…
Holiday House Prep for Allergy-Safe Gatherings
Holiday gatherings are in full swing! If you’re preparing to host a large party this year for New Year’s Eve, don’t neglect allergy precautions. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 20% of American adults have some type of allergy; chances are, someone on your guest list has an allergy…
Albany ENT and Allergy Recognized for Third Consecutive Year as One of the Best Places To Work in The Capital Region
Albany, NY – (December 11th, 2025) – Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the Capital Region’s preeminent independent private otolaryngology practice, is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of the Best Places to Work in the Capital Region by the Albany Business Review. This…