Hearing loss in one ear affects about seven percent of adults in the United States. People cannot hear sounds and speech effectively. It also impacts the ability to tell where sounds come from. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available for one-sided hearing loss. Let’s learn more about one-sided hearing loss, why it happens, and…
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Living with Nasal Polyps: Tips for Managing Symptoms
Nasal polyps are not life-threatening, but they can make your life more difficult. These small, non-cancerous growths grow in the lining of your nasal passages, causing a range of symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with nasal polyps or suspect that you may have them, here are some tips for managing your symptoms What Causes…
How Georgetown Better Hearing Center Can Help You
If you have difficulty hearing or are concerned about perceived changes in your hearing and ability to understand speech, going to a hearing center may be helpful. A hearing center offers a variety of services, including hearing tests, to try to determine the cause of your problem and find the best solution for you. The…
How Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Sleep
Spring is here— the most beautiful time of year for many people. However, for those who have seasonal allergies, it is rather a time to brace themselves for not only the onslaught of symptoms but also for the sleepless nights. If you’re one of those whose seasonal allergies are keeping them from drifting off to…
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Why Is It Important To Get Your Hearing Tested?
Your hearing, as with other things, changes as you age. A hearing test can help you find out how your hearing has changed over the years, and identify hearing loss and problems, so you can make important decisions about your health care. What is a Hearing Test? A hearing test is a type of screening…
Are There Any Side Effects from Adenoidectomy Surgery?
An adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, which are small masses of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat area. When they become swollen or inflamed, they can block passageways that serve the ears and nose, making it difficult to breathe, sleep, and hear. Removing the adenoids is similar to removing the…
How Can a Pediatric Sleep Apnea Doctor Help Your Child?
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep, usually due to an obstruction in the upper airway. It can affect not just adults but also children, through what’s referred to as pediatric sleep apnea. Symptoms of pediatric apnea include night sweats, mouth breathing, loud snoring, pauses in breathing, and interrupted sleep….
How Can a Pediatric Sleep Apnea Doctor Help Your Child?
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes children to stop breathing during sleep. During an episode, the airways close partially as the muscles in the throat relax, causing the child to snore or jerk awake. Sleep apnea can cause your child to get restless, incomplete sleep. They may snore a lot and…
Hearing Testing vs Hearing Screening: Which One Is Right for You?
The terms “hearing screening” and “hearing testing” are often tossed around interchangeably. While they do have similarities, they are not one and the same. Keep reading to learn about the exact difference between hearing screening and hearing testing and which one may be appropriate for you. Hearing Screening A hearing screening is a quick preliminary…