Understanding and Protecting the Hearing Process
We rely on our hearing to connect with friends and family, listen to our favorite music, alert us to safety information and more. Understanding how we perceive sound and the potential hazards to our hearing empowers us to safeguard this precious sense. Let’s explore the mechanics of hearing and identify some common causes of hearing…
Why Can Your Tinnitus Worsen Over Time?
Tinnitus, a common symptom causing a ringing or buzzing in the ear, affects approximately 50 million people in the United States. For many, tinnitus is an infrequent and unbothersome occurrence that can easily be ignored. For others, the constant presence of ringing can disrupt sleep and cause irritability, anxiety, depression and lack of concentration. Tinnitus…
Hearing Loss in Your City
In Brazoria County, an average of 9.5% of the population faces some degree of hearing loss, lower than the state average of 10%. However, in a neighboring county, Matagorda, 16% of the population has some form of hearing loss. Types Of Hearing Loss This could be due to occupations, lifestyle or access to or knowledge…
How To Be a Hearing Loss Advocate in The Workplace
Navigating the professional landscape can pose unique challenges for individuals with hearing loss. Based on standard hearing examinations, one in eight people aged 12 or older in the U.S. experience hearing loss in both ears. As a common condition, it’s important to advocate for those with hearing loss; colleagues and leaders can foster a more…
How Can a Clean House Help Manage Allergies?
When seasonal allergies roll around, we tend to minimize the response to allergens by doing our best to avoid them. But what if the allergens are in our homes? Studies have shown that maintaining consistent routines around keeping your home clean can help reduce allergy and asthma symptoms. Common Allergens Environmental allergens can affect anyone…
When Should You Seek Medical Treatment For Nosebleeds?
A nosebleed, known as epistaxis, occurs when blood vessels in the nasal passage become damaged. Most nosebleeds aren’t serious and will stop on their own with some basic first aid. If you have a child or have nosebleeds yourself, you may wonder when you should seek medical treatment. Causes of Nosebleeds Most nosebleeds occur due…
What Is Dysphagia?
While you might not be familiar with the term dysphagia, it actually describes having difficulty swallowing. It’s a common problem that many older adults, in particular, deal with. Data tells us that anywhere between 10-22% of adults over 50 have trouble swallowing. That number increases to 40% of adults over the age of 60. Let’s…
What’s The Difference Between Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Both dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are procedures meant to make skin smoother and more even and help with the removal or minimization of scars. While they both aim to improve your skin’s appearance, they differ in both their intensity and what they can do. What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that provides light exfoliation….
Can You Prevent Ear Infections in Children?
While anyone can develop an ear infection, they are more common in children than adults. This is because children have smaller Eustachian tubes that are still developing and more likely to experience swelling and fluid blockages. Though the occasional ear infection is likely nothing to worry about and will clear up on its own, chronic…
What Are the Benefits of Skin Resurfacing?
We all want healthy, youthful-looking skin, and for many people, skin resurfacing can help them achieve it. Let’s look at the procedure a little more in-depth to learn about the benefits of skin resurfacing and to see whether or not it’s right for you. Skin Resurfacing Basics Skin resurfacing involves removing old layers of skin…