What is Contact Dermatitis? Posted on December 23, 2021 by Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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 Goodyear Office 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
Want to Improve Your Balance? Hearing Aids May Help Posted on August 27, 2021 by Goodyear Office Do you feel unsteady when using the treadmill at Esporta Fitness, or have you experienced a fall recently? It turns out that if you have hearing loss, you have a greater risk of a fall-related injury. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to help prevent falls. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Falls One study… Read Full Article
Treating Difficulty Hearing Speech in Noise May Reduce Dementia Risk Posted on August 13, 2021 by Goodyear Office Do you have difficulty following the conversation when you’re at a dinner party at Haymaker Goodyear or other noisy settings? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia, a recent study shows. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to reduce this risk. About the Study The study was published in the journal… Read Full Article
Accidental Injuries Increase with Untreated Hearing Loss Posted on July 27, 2021 by Goodyear Office You may have heard that hearing loss is associated with anxiety, depression and accelerated cognitive decline, but did you know that it also puts you at greater risk of an accidental injury? One study uncovered this link, which we review below. About the Study Researchers at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the… Read Full Article