Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Listening Fatigue Posted on May 27, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Most people understand the feeling of exhaustion after leaving a long conference room meeting or ending a Zoom call with family. But for people with hearing loss, this feeling of exhaustion, known by audiologists as “listening fatigue,” comes on much more quickly and with much less stimuli than for people with normal hearing. What Causes… Read Full Article
Why You Should Get Regular Hearing Checkups Posted on May 17, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You get your oil changed at Greulich’s Automotive Repair every 5,000 miles, do your spring cleaning every May and get a dental cleaning every six months, so why aren’t you getting regular hearing checkups? Hearing loss develops slowly over time, meaning you may not realize you have it until it’s at a stage that’s difficult… Read Full Article
Is Untreated Hearing Loss Costing You Money? Posted on April 29, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists There are many risks associated with leaving your hearing loss untreated, including strained relationships with loved ones, increased feelings of loneliness and greater risk of anxiety, depression and even dementia. But if this isn’t enough to get you to take action, there’s one other risk that may: untreated hearing loss can cost you money. Hearing… Read Full Article
3 Benefits of Hearing Aids Posted on April 16, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids. If you’re one of the four who doesn’t, we’ve compiled a list of three benefits of wearing hearing aids that may help you change your… Read Full Article
Treating Hearing Loss Can Improve Mental Health Posted on March 26, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists When you think about it, the fact that there is a link between hearing loss and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety is not surprising. When you have hearing loss, it can be frustrating when you can’t follow the conversation, which causes many to become socially isolated, a well-known risk factor for depression…. Read Full Article
Hearing Loss Is Linked to Increased Risk of Falls Posted on March 11, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists When you think of the risks of untreated hearing loss, what comes to mind? Many would mention missing important alarm sounds like the smoke detector, strained relationships due to communication barriers and anxiety about mishearing important information. What many don’t know is that untreated hearing loss is linked to balance issues. If lately, you feel… Read Full Article
Why Are You Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose? Posted on February 25, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At one time, all you had to worry about when waking up with a stuffy nose was the common cold or allergies. But now in the age of COVID-19, feeling even the slightest bit off can be a red flag. While it’s important to get a COVID test if you experience telltale signs like dry… Read Full Article
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine if You Have Allergies/Asthma Posted on February 12, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists After a long year of dealing with COVID, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of two FDA-approved vaccinations. While the vaccines are in limited supply and currently being allocated to vulnerable communities first, many are still weighing the pros and cons to figure out if the vaccine is… Read Full Article
Can Milk Consumption Increase Mucus Production? Posted on January 29, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Many parents avoid giving their children milk when they have a respiratory infection or if they have asthma. If you do this, you’re not alone. The old wives’ tale that drinking milk triggers excess mucus has persisted for centuries. However, research shows that drinking milk does not actually impact mucus production, and that it actually… Read Full Article
Are Pregnant Women More Likely to Experience Tinnitus? Posted on January 15, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Pregnancy is an exciting time for many, but it comes with its fair share of unpleasant symptoms and side effects. Many people experience nausea, fatigue, soreness and swelling, but did you also know pregnancy can cause tinnitus? What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound with… Read Full Article