What is Unilateral Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000… Read Full Article
What is Sudden Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that… Read Full Article
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes… Read Full Article
What is Contact Dermatitis? Posted on December 23, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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… Read Full Article
What to do About a Lump Behind Your Ear Posted on December 8, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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… Read Full Article
How to Stay Safe While Getting ENT Care During COVID Posted on November 11, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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… Read Full Article
Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies Posted on October 28, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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… Read Full Article
It Takes Two: Why Wear Two Hearing Aids Posted on October 13, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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… Read Full Article
Feeling Anxious? Your Hearing Loss May Be to Blame Posted on September 30, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Hearing loss is often a difficult experience. It can leave you feeling frustrated, isolated and depressed. It can also trigger feelings of anxiety. What Does Anxiety Look Like? These feelings can manifest in different ways. Maybe you experience racing thoughts or a general sense of doom. Or you feel overwhelmed in crowded environments like a… Read Full Article
How Can Hearing Affect Your Taste? Posted on September 16, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You may have heard that your sense of smell can help you taste. But did you know there are other senses involved too? These include your sense of touch and, even more surprisingly, your sense of hearing. We explore this connection below. About this Link If you take a bite out of an apple, the… Read Full Article