Our sense of balance is what keeps us upright and feeling stable while we move through space without falling. Balance seems to happen so automatically that you may not not know how we actually maintain it. But balance involves a complex system known as the vestibular system. Balance issues are produced when the vestibular system is impacted and there is …

It is estimated that nearly 35 million people experience sinusitis every year. Sinusitis involves the sinuses, spaces in our noise that consist of tissue which produces mucus. This mucus moisturizes the nasal cavity as well as helps filter the air we inhale by removing dust and other microbes we breathe in. This prevents these pollutants and allergens from causing illness, …

If you experience a scratchy throat before the pandemic, you likely attributed it to allergies and it wasn’t much cause for concern. But with COVID now part of daily life, symptoms can be tough to identify. What you thought was allergies may be confused for COVID, causing additional stress and confusion. Understanding how allergies and COVID are different can help …

Vestibular hypofunction is a type of balance disorder that involves part of the balance system not working properly. The balance system (known as the vestibular system) is housed in the inner ear. Vestibular hypofunction can be unilateral which means it occurs on one side or bilateral hypofunction meaning it is present on both sides – or in both ears. This …

Though not all forms of hearing loss are preventable, there are ways you can help prevent noise induced as well as age-related hearing loss. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is a pervasive health issue people live with today. This highlights the importance of protecting your hearing health …

Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with conversations in restaurants or at parties? Do you often say “huh” or “what” in these settings? These are common signs of hearing loss, a medical condition that impacts nearly 1 in 6 people. Experiencing difficulties hearing speech in environments that are noisy is a common symptom of hearing loss. These spaces …

Did you know that exposure to loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss? We are exposed to varying levels of noise throughout the day and some of this noise can be hazardous for hearing health. In fact, 30 million people in the U.S. are exposed to dangerous levels of noise on a regular basis according …

Though aging is a natural process that happens over time, there are factors that can speed it up or slow this process down. This process involves the brain aging gradually which results in cognitive functions and processes becoming less flexible. Cognitive processes such as memory, decision making, and learning can require greater effort to perform over time. Recent research shows …

Hearing loss impacts people of all ages, including babies and children. Pediatric hearing loss refers to hearing loss that is specifically experienced by children. This hearing loss can be temporary or permanent, depending on the underlying cause of it. Impaired hearing among children may look a little different and is often misrecognized as learning or behavioral issues. The presence of …

Aging is a common cause of hearing loss. In fact, half of all adults who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss. Age related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is the third most common health issue that older adults experience. Though it is pervasive, hearing loss among older adults remains undertreated. It is estimated that only one third …