Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, benign (noncancerous) growths that form in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. They most commonly occur in people who experience chronic inflammation of the nose and sinuses, usually due to allergies or frequent sinus infections. While small nasal polyps don’t usually cause symptoms, larger ones can. One possible…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
If you’ve ever gotten a rash after accidentally touching poison ivy somewhere like the Sonoran Preserve, you’ve experienced contact dermatitis. Symptoms include: Itchy, discolored rash Dry, cracked and flaky skin Burning skin Blisters Swelling Feeling generally unwell Types of Contact Dermatitis There are three types of contact dermatitis. The symptoms are the same for each…
What to do About a Lump Behind Your Ear
If you have noticed a lump behind your ear, there’s no need to immediately panic. Many different conditions can cause a lump, most of which are relatively benign. Let’s examine some of the most common causes of lumps behind the ear and when you might need to seek medical care. Common Causes of a Lump…
How to Stay Safe While Getting ENT Care During COVID
Throughout the pandemic, many people have put off seeking non-emergency health care services, including from their audiologists and ENT physicians. While this is totally understandable, it’s no longer necessary. Between vaccination rollouts and best practice guidelines being released and followed, you can now feel safe accessing necessary ENT care. What You Can Expect from Us…
Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies
If you wake up congested, you might assume you have a cold. However, if you find yourself regularly waking up with congestion, itchy eyes and a runny nose you might be suffering from morning allergies. Morning allergies have the same symptoms as seasonal allergies, just with stronger symptoms in the morning. These symptoms include: Sneezing…
It Takes Two: Why Wear Two Hearing Aids
When it comes to hearing aids, two are always better than one. This is true whether your hearing loss affects both ears equally or is worse in one ear. Let’s examine some of the ways two hearing aids help you hear better. Benefits of Two Hearing Aids Better Sound Quality Wearing two hearing aids makes…