Snoring is one of the more common sleep phenomena, with 40% of women and 57% of men experiencing it habitually. It’s common for snoring to cause an issue for those we may share a bed with, but it can also disturb roommates or family members who sleep in separate rooms. Sometimes snoring can be so loud as to cause partners …
All About Deviated Septums
A deviated septum is characterized by the nasal septum being further on one side of the nose rather than centered. The nasal septum is made of bone and cartilage which forms a wall that separates the nostrils, dividing them into two. This constructs the left and right airways which facilitates breathing through our nose. For optimal airflow, the nasal septum …
How Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life
It’s a story we hear from a lot of people in their 60s today: “I worked as a welder/pipefitter / factory hand back in the 70s and didn’t wear ear protection.” Whatever the specific job may have been, hearing protection wasn’t on most people’s radar back then. There was even a stigma in some work cultures against wearing hearing protection. …
What Causes Clogged or Ringing Ears?
There are a number of conditions that can cause clogged and/or ringing ears. Some may be temporary, while others can result in permanent hearing issues. If you have persistent symptoms, you should see a doctor. Let’s discuss some of the common causes of clogged or ringing ears and whether you should seek treatment. Impacted Earwax Your ears produce earwax, or …
Understanding Laryngitis
Laryngitis is a common problem that many people will encounter in the course of a lifetime. Essentially, it is an inflammation of your larynx (voice box) that can happen due to overuse, infection, or irritation. Your vocal cords are two folds of mucous membrane that cover over some muscle and cartilage. They sit inside your larynx where they open and …
Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment
Hearing loss is prevalent in the United States today, with roughly 48 million Americans living with measurable hearing loss. In the population, aged 65 and up, about one-third of people have hearing loss, and the number climbs to two-thirds by age 75. Nearly 100% of centenarians have hearing loss, so it is likely that we will all experience some hearing …
What Exactly Causes Spring Allergies?
Spring is an exciting time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and there’s more sun! But this can also be a challenging time for people who experience spring allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, spring allergies affect more than 50 million people each year. People have to navigate various symptoms including …
What Causes Tension Headaches?
Most people are familiar with experiencing headaches. But did you know that there are different types of headaches? This includes sinus, cluster, migraine, and tension headaches which are associated with concentrated pain or discomfort in different affected areas. The most common type is tension headaches which are often described as a squeezing sensation around the forehead. Tension headaches can occur …
Building Connections | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
This month is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this initiative seeks to raise awareness about communication disorders and solutions that transform health. Hearing loss is one of the most pervasive medical conditions that people navigate today. Impacting nearly 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that older …
Propel Springs Life into Sinus Sufferers
Fast Facts: Chronic Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery and PROPEL® Sinus Stent What are the symptoms of chronic sinusitis? How common is it? The condition affects one in eight adults – 29 million Americans. One of the most common health conditions in the U.S. The sinuses are air-‐filled cavities located within the bones around the nose and eyes that allow for natural …
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