Do I Have Allergies or Sinusitis?
Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons in Goodyear; the extreme summer heat is still a ways off and desert flowers bloom to life. But for many who experience allergies, this time of year is anything but pleasant. In some cases, however, your symptoms aren’t actually due to allergies but are instead the result…
Sinus Issues Have You Feeling Down? Balloons Can Help!
Sinus issues plague many Goodyear residents. In fact, persistent sinus infections are one of the biggest health complaints in Arizona. 37 million Americans suffer from chronic infections and the side effects aren’t only physical in nature; these people have a higher risk of experiencing depression, according to a new study. Side Effects of Chronic Sinusitis…
How to Be a Better Colleague to Those with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a widespread problem not only in Goodyear but across the U.S. 48 million Americans suffer a hearing impairment to some degree, which means you probably know somebody who has trouble hearing. If one of them happens to be coworker, you can be a great colleague by taking steps to make their life…
Tinnitus: It’s More Common in Arizona Than You Think!
If you were compiling a list of things commonly found in Arizona, it’s likely you would name – in no particular order – hot temperatures, cacti, rattlesnakes, scorpions and clocks that don’t need changing twice a year. All of those are a pretty accurate representation of our beloved state, but you are probably overlooking something…
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
Now that March is half over, allergy season will soon be in full swing. About one out of every five people in Phoenix experiences allergies. In addition to the usual barrage of cold-like symptoms that includes itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; sneezing; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat and post-nasal drip, allergy sufferers are also at…
Beating a Wintertime Sore Throat
Despite the fact that the groundhog predicted an early end to winter, the season hasn’t quite given up its grip on Arizona. Cool weather (at least by desert southwest standards) continues, and with it, the threat of sore throat in Goodyear persists – a common wintertime ailment in many parts of the U.S. Sore Throat…