Winter Weather Affects Allergy Season Posted on March 24, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Many cities across the nation have reported mild winter weather this past year. While it might have been nice at the time to not endure harsh weather conditions, this could mean a worse allergy season for many. How Does Weather Affect Allergies? Typically, the first allergen of the year is tree pollen, which begins in… Read Full Article
Do You Have a Cold or Allergies? Posted on March 13, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Do your runny nose and sneezing fits seem to be going on for longer than a typical cold? If so, these symptoms may not belong to a cold but are rather caused by allergies. Understanding the difference between these two conditions can help you seek the right treatment and feel better faster. Understanding the Difference… Read Full Article
Preventing Post-Concert Tinnitus Posted on February 27, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Every music lover knows that post-concert ringing in your ears that reminds you of the good time you had during the show. But living with post-concert tinnitus is uncomfortable and inconvenient when it inhibits your ability to have a conversation. Below are some tips for reducing and preventing post-concert tinnitus. Reducing Tinnitus Unfortunately, there is… Read Full Article
Low-Level Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline Posted on February 12, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists It has been well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline, but recent research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon has found that even the earliest stages of hearing loss, when hearing is still considered normal, is linked to impaired cognition. What Is Mild Hearing Loss? Mild hearing loss… Read Full Article
How Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life Posted on January 31, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Anyone with hearing loss understands the frustrations that come along with it: needing to ask people to repeat themselves, having difficulties talking on the phone and turning up the volume on the TV louder than is comfortable for others. But hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has it; their loved ones are also… Read Full Article
Do You Have a Viral Infection or Sinus Infection? Posted on January 17, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Symptoms of the cold or flu may closely mirror those of a sinus infection, but their causes and subsequent treatments are very different. Before you can start to recover from your illness, it’s important to identify which condition you’re suffering from. Viral Infections Viral infections are caused by, well, viruses. Viruses that cause the cold… Read Full Article
A New Reason to Spend Less Time on Your Cellphone: Head & Neck Injuries on the Rise Posted on December 26, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists People in Goodyear and throughout Arizona have a love affair with their cellphones, but this can be hazardous to their health. No, we’re not talking about radiofrequency waves or electromagnetic fields; instead, there is an increased possibility of head and neck injuries because people are tripping and falling more often while staring at their phones…. Read Full Article
What is Ménière’s Disease? Posted on December 13, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you are experiencing vertigo, pressure in your ears, hearing loss that fluctuates and ringing in your ears, you’re one of the millions of Americans with Ménière’s disease, an inner ear disorder that is common in Arizona and throughout the U.S. Symptoms of Ménière’s Disease Ménière’s disease was discovered (or more correctly, identified) in 1861… Read Full Article
Vape Tongue & Other Oral Health Risks Associated with e-Cigarettes Posted on November 27, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re sure to have heard about vaping illnesses this year. There have been a disturbing number of cases involving people in Arizona and across the U.S. falling ill after vaping; if you use e-cigarettes in Goodyear, you’re at risk of experiencing health-related side effects, too—including a lesser-known condition… Read Full Article
Winter is Nosebleed Season in Arizona Posted on November 15, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Winter might not be as brutal in Goodyear as in other parts of the country, but temperatures can still drop into the 40s (or lower) overnight, and daytime highs can be chilly—at least by Arizona standards. Cold air coupled with low humidity is a perfect recipe for nosebleeds. How to Treat & Prevent a Nosebleed… Read Full Article