Hearing Aids Help Improve Speech & Memory
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from the use of hearing aids actually wears them. This can have devastating impacts, as untreated hearing loss can lead to emotional problems like feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression; diminished quality of life like…
Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Of the 48 million Americans who have hearing loss, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) estimates that about 60% are in either the workplace or an educational setting. Hearing loss should never stop you from having your dream career, but you’ll likely need a few accommodations. Below we’ve compiled some resources and strategies to…
What You Didn’t Know About Postnasal Drip
Even if you don’t know what postnasal drip is, you’ve likely experienced it at some point in your life. There are many conditions that list postnasal drip as a symptom, and being able to identify when you have it may help you figure out the best way to treat your discomfort. Below is an overview…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds are extremely common, affecting about 60 percent of people at some point in their lives. However, they are even more common in children between ages two and 10 and older adults between ages 50 and 80. While nosebleeds can be alarming, only about 10% of cases are serious enough to warrant medical treatment. What…
Best Balance Exercises for Vertigo
Vertigo is a common symptom of conditions like Meniere’s disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), as well as a common side-effect of many types of medications. If you suffer from recurring episodes of vertigo, you are at a risk of an injury caused by a fall. To prevent these injuries and improve balance, there…
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Body?
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good physical and mental health. One sleep disorder goes beyond that. Sleep apnea can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and other long-term health risks if not treated. What Is Sleep Apnea? This sleep disorder causes you to stop breathing throughout the night. Common symptoms include feeling tired after getting…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Albany ENT & Allergy…
How to Safely Clean Your Ears
Washing your face and body every day is important for your physical and mental health. But there is one body part that does better when not regularly cleaned and simply left to its own devices – the ears. Do Ears Need to be Cleaned? Your ears produce earwax. Known medically as cerumen, the wax is…
Hearing Loss May Increase Cognitive Deficits in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
There is countless information out there on how children who are born with significant hearing loss experience deficits in their academic and psychological development. Researchers out of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee were interested in the children who developed hearing loss during childhood, specifically in children who survived cancer. Study Specifics The…
Can Turbinate Reduction Help Your Summer Allergies?
Inside your nose are three pairs of built-in air filters called turbinates. When they are healthy, turbinates help regulate the temperature and level of moisture inside your nose. If your turbinates become swollen or enlarged, which is a common symptom of summer allergies, they can cause a nasal blockage and make breathing difficult. There are…