How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection
If your child experiences frequent ear infections, they’re not alone. According to a 2020 article, “About 50% of all children will have at least 1 ear infection by the time they reach their second birthday.” The reason children tend to experience them more often than adults is because their immune systems are less developed, and…
Common ENT Symptoms to Look Out for This Year
There are many conditions that can affect the ears, nose and throat. Some are more common than others. In this post, we review symptoms of the more common ENT conditions to look out for this year. Middle Ear Infections Middle ear infections are the result of fluid becoming trapped in the middle ear due to…
Can Anxiety Cause Tinnitus?
When two conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. A recent study found that one common set of comorbidities is tinnitus and anxiety. We review the link below. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in the ear with no external sound source, especially in…
Questions to Ask Your Audiologist to Better Understand Your Hearing Loss
If you’ve been exhibiting signs of hearing loss and finally scheduled a hearing test, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step toward better hearing health. Now, you might be wondering what to expect and what questions you should ask. In this post, we’ve got you covered – read on to learn the best questions to ask…
Tuning in to the Link Between Music and Memory
Most all of us have had the experience of hearing a song and being transported back to another time. Music has the ability to elicit strong memories and trigger images and feelings of specific events. Researchers have tested this phenomenon and confirmed the power of music to trigger vivid memories. Music and Memory Connection A…
Helpful Tips if You Encounter Swimmer’s Ear This Summer
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal caused by water becoming trapped, as this creates the perfect environment for bacterial growth. Symptoms include itchiness of the ear canal, redness around the ear, pain or discomfort, feeling of fullness, drainage, hearing loss and fever. Below we review how to prevent swimmer’s ear and how…
Ear Tubes Are the Solution for Reoccurring Ear Infections in Children
One of the most common reasons parents bring their children to the doctor’s office is because of ear infections. Ear infections are the result of fluid becoming built up in the middle ear, usually due to inflammation after picking up a virus at Sandy Springs Park. Common signs of ear infections in small children include…