Close to 40 million Americans over the age of 18 have some degree of hearing loss, and the older you get, the greater risk you have of developing an issue. This prevalence of hearing impairment combined with advances in technology expands both the market and the selection of assistive devices that help you hear more effectively […]
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An estimated 33 million American adults have balance disorders, including feelings of dizziness and being unsteady on their feet. These problems can stem from many sources, and the challenges to mobility can make daily tasks difficult and, in some cases, dangerous for you and everyone around you. The risk of accident and injury climbs with […]
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Staying active with asthma is sometimes tricky, since exercise itself may trigger an asthma attack. Yet, despite this, the benefits of an active lifestyle are as important for asthmatics as for anyone else, and there’s medical evidence that those with asthma who incorporate exercise into their lifestyle see fewer and less intense episodes. You can […]
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When it comes to ear infections, children are generally hit hard. In fact, ear pain is the most common reason why children visit a doctor for an illness. While middle ear infections can hit people of any age, over 80% of children under 3 years old have already had at least one earache. There are […]
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One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States, rhinoplasty — aka the nose job — has long had a reputation as a face changer, bringing the proportions of the nose in line with the rest of your facial features. However, unlike some cosmetic services, the nose job also has some strictly […]
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There’s not much data about the prevalence of xerostomia, the medical name for the condition better known as dry mouth. Estimates about affected Americans range from less than 1% to over 60%. Dry mouth is known as a very common side effect of head and neck cancer treatments, and nearly all patients develop dry mouth […]
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The month of May is the traditional start of the outdoor living season here in Michigan, and with the return to gardens, parks, and beaches comes the increased risk of excessive ultraviolet light exposure. May is also, quite appropriately, Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Not all skin cancers are due to sun exposure, however, so even […]
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Many people think of hearing aids as assistive devices to correct hearing loss. That’s a logical and obvious connection. If you’re newly diagnosed as hearing impaired, however, it’s possible that it’s not the loss of volume that brought you to an ear, nose, and throat specialist, but rather tinnitus, often called ringing in your ears. […]
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While snoring doesn’t guarantee that you have sleep apnea, there’s a pretty good chance you do, or that you’ll develop the condition later. Far from just an amusing or annoying sound, sleep apnea-related snoring is a potentially life-threatening condition. Even before it reaches that stage, it could have a major impact on your daily life […]
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If you’re familiar with the medical term “rhinoplasty,” you’re aware that most people think of it as a nose job, a cosmetic procedure to change the shape and appearance of a person’s nose. About 300,000 rhinoplasty procedures are performed each year in the United States. People between the ages of 20 and 50 are most […]
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