Are Your Symptoms Caused by a Sinus Infection or COVID-19?
It’s normal to experience a stuffy nose or sore throat during the winter months when the air is dry, but in the age of COVID-19, it’s essential to be mindful of these symptoms and take them seriously. It’s easy to mistake the coronavirus for another more benign condition like a sinus infection and vice versa,…
Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Remove Earwax?
Hopefully by now you’ve heard how dangerous it is to use cotton swabs, bobby pins or other pointed objects to remove earwax. But when you do want to remove the substance, how do you proceed? One alternative method that’s popular online is using hydrogen peroxide. If you’re wondering whether this is a safe option, we’ll…
Do You Have a Cold or Sinus Infection?
The last thing anybody wants to experience right now is a dreaded cough, congestion or fever. If you experience these symptoms, it’s important to be tested for COVID-19 to stop the spread right away. If your test comes back negative, there are two likely culprits behind your symptoms: the common cold or a sinus infection….
What Are the Most Common Voice Disorders?
Voice disorders are medical conditions that affect the pitch, loudness or quality of your voice. The voice is produced as air moves from the lungs through the vocal cords (sometimes called vocal folds). The vocal cords are two folds of muscle tissue in the larynx (also called the voice box). A voice disorder occurs when…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds, known medically as epistaxis, are extremely common. Approximately 60% of people will experience at least one nosebleed in their life. Most commonly they affect children ages 2 to 10 and adults ages 50 to 80. While nosebleeds can appear alarming, only about 10% warrant medical treatment. Below we explain how to handle a nosebleed…
How Often Should You be Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
During this pandemic, it is common (and encouraged) to be spending significantly more time at home. This means many aspects of your normal routine have been altered, such as dressing in business casual and commuting to the office. While it is fine to wear more comfortable clothing and skip some aspects of your beauty regimen,…
Is the Pandemic Messing Up Your Sleep?
These last eight months have brought about a lot of changes in everyone’s lives, including how we work, interreact and communicate. One major difference many Americans have seen is in their sleeping patterns. It is not your imagination; this pandemic is messing up your sleep. But there is something you can do about it. Insomnia…
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What Hearing Specialist Should You See?
There are many types of hearing loss, and the same is true for the number of specialists who can treat it. Understanding what each type of professional focuses on can ensure you are making an appointment with the right expert for your unique needs. Audiologists Audiologists are the most common specialists people see for their…
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Your Body?
While there are a number of sleep disorders, sleep apnea may be the most dangerous. In addition to causing you to snore loudly and feel tired all day, untreated sleep apnea can harm many areas of the body. Types of Sleep Apnea There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive and central. Obstructive sleep apnea…
