Things to Know About Sneezing
If somebody asks you about sneezing and your mind automatically goes to a cartoon dwarf, you’re hardly alone. Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing; it’s one of those automatic reflexes we take for granted, like blinking and breathing; but sneezing actually plays an important role in your overall health. Why Do People…
Acid Reflux: Getting the Upper Hand
Nothing ruins a great meal more than acid reflux. (Poor service and a hair in your entree come close.) That unpleasant burning sensation in the chest can have you vowing to avoid anything that requires swallowing, but life is too short to give up your favorite foods. We’ve got tips to help the one in…
Albany Workers in These Jobs Could Face Hearing Loss
Punching the timeclock pays the bills, but it could be costing you in terms of your hearing. According to your Albany audiologist, many workers in Albany are exposed to on-the-job noise; certain occupations are riskier than others and may pose a long-term hearing threat. Noise in the Workplace Noise is a leading cause of hearing…
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
Allergies are common year-round in Albany; about 20 percent of the population struggles with them. Most people are aware of symptoms such as itchy and watery eyes; nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; cough and sore throat. Did you know that another side effect of allergies is hearing loss? Allergies & Ears Allergies are the body’s…
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss is Sometimes Misdiagnosed
For most people with hearing loss in Albany, the condition develops gradually. It can take years before you even realize you have a problem. Once in a while, hearing loss doesn’t take long at all to set in – it can happen suddenly, without warning. Naturally, this can be frightening! Even worse? The condition is…
10 Things Your Ears Can Tell You About Your Health
Your ears are more than simply handle vessels for collecting and funneling sounds to the brain. They make excellent eyeglass supports! AND they can tell you a lot about your health if you know what signs to look for. Pretty impressive, huh? Ears Provide Clues About Your Physical Health Your Albany audiologist says a cursory…
Summer Nosebleeds: Causes and Cures
Nosebleeds in Albany are extremely common and tend to worsen during the summer months when temperatures are warmer. They can be frightening, especially for the uninitiated – nobody likes to see blood gushing from bodily orifices! – but most times they are perfectly harmless. Knowing how to treat a nosebleed correctly will help you get…
Age Increases Risk of Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
A lot of things happen as we grow older. Some of them are good (senior discounts!) while others are less pleasant (receding hairline, anybody?). Hearing loss falls under the second category. It isn’t an inevitable part of aging, but the older you get, the more likely you are to experience a decline in hearing ability…
Why am I Dizzy?
Most people in Albany have experienced an occasional episode of dizziness. It’s usually no cause for concern, but if experience frequent bouts of unsteadiness it’s a good idea to err on the side of caution and make an appointment with an audiologist as dizziness can occasionally indicate a more serious underlying issue. What is Dizziness?…
Celebrate World Voice Day on April 16
Most Albany residents probably take their voices for granted. Like breathing and yawning, it takes little effort to speak – unless you are suffering from a vocal disorder. Keeping your voice healthy and preventing further damage should be a priority for everybody; there’s even a day to commemorate the importance of practicing good vocal habits:…