Hearing Aid Upgrade
Time to Upgrade? Hearing aid technology is rapidly advancing. If your hearing aids are more than a few years old, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Today’s products offer a unique and personalized experience to suit your lifestyle. Improved Listening Today’s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options….
Allergy Shots
Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) are the most common form of immunotherapy. They can be used as a long-term treatment for seasonal, indoor and insect sting allergies. How Do Allergy Shots Work? Allergy shots work by getting your body used to the allergen slowly, with the hopes that you will develop an immunity or tolerance to…
Skin Abnormalities
Skin Cancer
Surgery is the most common treatment for skin cancer. Whether you’re suffering from basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer or melanoma, chances are your doctor will recommend a surgical procedure to remove the tumors. Surgery Types There are a variety of skin cancer surgery procedures to consider based on your type of cancer and how…
Skin Lesions
A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. There are two categories of skin lesions, primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are present at birth or are acquired over your lifetime. A birthmark would be an example of a primary skin…
Head & Neck
Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you’re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you’ll be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals…
What is an Otolaryngologist?
An otolaryngologist is a physician trained in the medical and surgical management of ear, nose and throat diseases and disorders. Commonly referred to as ENTs, they identify and treat diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, throat and structures of the face and neck. Otolaryngologists complete up to 15 years of college and post-graduate…
Michelle DeArmond, Au.D.
Dr. Michelle DeArmondgraduated with her Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University in 2007 after receiving her master’s degree at the University of Tennessee in 1996. She joined Foothills ENT Allergy & Hearing Center in 1997. Dr. DeArmond’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Hearing testing Hearing aid evaluations Hearing aid fittings…
Bond Almand, MD
Dr. Bond Almand obtained his bachelor’s in biology from Duke, followed by a doctorate from Vanderbilt, rounded out with training at the University of Washington’s premier ENT institution via the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Upon graduation, he moved back south to serve the people of Blount County’s health care needs, of which he…