Concerts are one of life’s great joys—nothing beats the thrill of immersing yourself in pulsating rhythms and electrifying melodies alongside like-minded music lovers. However, the very volume that transports us to an ethereal musical high can take a serious toll on our hearing if we aren’t careful. As concert venues have gotten louder over the years to accommodate growing crowds, we must safeguard one of our most precious senses to ensure we can continue enjoying live shows for many concerts to come. Here are a few easy ways to protect your hearing at concerts without compromising the experi ..read more

Allergies are a serious medical condition that many people suffer from every year. Your body senses something foreign in you and wants to drive it out, reacting against the object. This reaction can be mild or extreme, as the severity of the reaction changes depending on the trigger and the person. Learn all the common symptoms that come with allergies so that you know what’s happening and how to respond. Causes of Allergies Sadly, the causes of an allergic reaction vary from person to person, as your body can potentially see almost anything as a foreign entity. However, you can find out what ..read more

If you live with sleep apnea or believe in having it, life can be challenging. Certain obstacles living with a condition like this puts an individual through. Insomnia is among one the most common of these symptoms that only worsens with time. Sudden to long periods of of breathing while asleep are another. This can become fatal over time if the condition worsens to such a degree. Many people counteract it with diet and exercise and even with sleep apparatuses that allow the patient to breathe safely and easily without the worry of bouts without breathing. Having science and technology availa ..read more

If you’ve ever had a sore throat or lost your voice temporarily, chances are you’ve come down with either pharyngitis or laryngitis. These two medical conditions are similar but different. They describe two areas of the body that are closely related in proximity and nature. Here is the difference between laryngitis and pharyngitis for your understanding. Understanding Pharyngitis When someone comes down with a sore throat, this is an inflamed pharynx, or pharyngitis. Many people suffer from this condition, as it can be triggered easily. When you feel it coming on, the soreness will start behi ..read more

When your ears are healthy, they help you to hear and balance. However, when your ears and ear canals are irritated due to foreign substances, like medicines or chemicals, it can compromise your hearing and balance. This can lead to different issues that will make you feel ill and unwell. This condition is called ototoxicity. This blog will teach you what ototoxicity is and how it affects your hearing and other aspects of your life. Tinnitus Is No Laughing Matter If you’ve ever experienced ringing in your ears that seemingly comes out of nowhere, you know how annoying it can be. Tinnitus can ..read more

You will never know when an attack will hit, as it can be anytime or anywhere, and it can happen to anyone. Even people with outstanding health are susceptible to vertigo under the right conditions. Therefore, you must verse yourself on what vertigo is and how to deal with it so that you can relieve yourself of the condition before it worsens. Here are five things that can trigger a vertigo attack to get you started. Fast Movements Involving Your Head Everyone has had moments where they felt off balance and dizzy, either from moving too fast and stopping abruptly or from a sudden drop in elev ..read more

Dealing with sensitive sinuses can be challenging. It seems like everything sets off your allergies, leaving you suffering for weeks. We’re here to tell you that you may not suffer from allergies—it could be chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is an inflammation of your nasal or sinus passages that lasts over 12 weeks at a time. With that, you should see your local ENT for proper treatment if you experience more than three sinusitis episodes in a year. Here are six signs that you could be suffering from chronic sinusitis. Nasal Inflammation Your sinuses can become inflamed and remain swollen ..read more

We take swallowing for granted. It comes naturally and can be an annoyance when it becomes painful. Not only is swallowing an automatic response to drinking and eating, but you frequently swallow your saliva throughout the day. Whenever your throat feels scratchy, you most likely gear up with throat lozenges or herbal teas to ease the pain. Not all sore throats cause painful swallowing, and not all swallowing issues derive from bacterial infections. While there’s a low chance your swallowing issues are a severe health risk, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. The doctors at Allergy & ..read more

Contrary to popular belief, you snore. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be reading this now, would you? It’s okay. It happens to most of us. According to Yale Medicine, about 37 million people in America snore regularly. While snoring is a comedic media device, seeing an ENT doctor is important to evaluate the impact snoring has on your health and sleep. Snoring is often an indication that the airway is restricted—disordered breathing—and it can disrupt the quality of sleep of everyone involved. In this article, we will discuss why you should see a doctor for your snoring patterns to reiterate the ..read more

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are almost like the peanut butter and jelly of facial surgeries because they complement each other so well. For some patients, rhinoplasty surgery is accompanied by septoplasty to straighten out their septum and get the desired results from the former procedure. Straightening the septum while reconstructing the nose can also help the surgeon straighten the exterior of the nose. If the septum is uneven, the outside of the nose will also be uneven. Many patients opt for both surgeries to prevent mishaps and undesirable results. If you’re considering both procedures ..read more