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…
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…
The Dangers of Our Deafening World
Hearing loss has long been attributed to aging. But according to experts, the deafening world we live in can be putting us all at risk, regardless of how old we are. This is especially true during the Fourth of July with the popularity of fireworks. Loud Environments Are Causing Hearing Loss Writer David Owen is…
Hearing Loss in Sports
Players of all levels find being part of a team enjoyable. But for those with hearing loss, it requires a little extra planning to be able to participate. Nevertheless, players with all degrees of hearing loss have found success and sports. And so can you. Famous Deaf Athletes One of the first deaf athletes to…
How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a touchy subject. No one wants to be told they need to seek help. But when your loved one’s hearing loss begins to affect those around them, something needs to be done. Five tips to help you talk to your loved one about their hearing loss Select the Right Time and Place…
High Stress and Hearing Loss
Living with high levels of stress is becoming more and more normal. Continuous stress has been linked to a number of long-term health problems, including hearing loss. Understanding Stress Stress is your body’s reaction to situations in your environment. Known as your “fight or flight” response, stress gives your body what it needs to run…
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Romantic Relationships
Your hearing loss is not only affecting you; studies show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact those closest to you. This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of you and finally treat your hearing loss. When Hearing Loss Is Left Untreated More than 48 million people experience hearing loss, but only 20 percent of those…
Genetic Hearing Loss in Children
According to the CDC, 50-60 percent of cases of hearing loss in babies are caused by genetic factors. There are many genes involved in producing healthy hearing, and when a gene doesn’t form properly, it’s called a mutation. Mutations can run in families and be passed down through generations, or can occur unexpectedly in a…
5 Common Hearing Issues in Albany
If you polled most people in Albany about hearing issues, they would talk about things like ear infections or hearing loss. But the ears are complex structures that are susceptible to a number of conditions. We’re going to talk about five of the most common ones! Ear Disorders You Might Not Be Aware Of Not…
Winter is the Season for Nosebleeds in Albany
New York is no stranger to severe winter weather. Not only must we sometimes contend with heavy snow, gusty winds and plummeting temperatures; on top of Old Man Winter’s fury, nosebleeds in Albany are common during the winter months. Here’s why. Who is Most Likely to Get a Nosebleed…and Why Nosebleeds, as frightening as they…