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
Can Gargling with Saltwater Help Your Sore Throat? Posted on October 25, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists October in Arizona doesn’t exactly scream fall yet, but despite a lack of frost on the pumpkin and bright fall foliage, it does signal the beginning of cold and flu season in Goodyear. One of the most prevalent symptoms people experience is a sore throat. You might have heard that gargling with salt water can… Read Full Article
Can Nasal Surgery Cure Your Headache? Posted on October 11, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Chronic headaches are a common health complaint among adults in Goodyear. There are a number of reasons you might suffer persistent headaches—including obstructed breathing. It turns out that sinus surgery might not only improve your ability to breathe; it could also put an end to your headaches. Nasal Surgery to Relieve Obstructed Breathing A team… Read Full Article
Cigarette Smoke Worsens Head & Neck Cancers Posted on September 27, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Smoking is bad for your health. No surprise there; the Surgeon General has been warning us about the dangers posed by smoking for many years, and we’re all pretty informed about the list of negative health conditions associated with cigarettes. New evidence shows that people who smoke in Goodyear have a higher risk of head… Read Full Article
“Super” Foods for a Sore Throat Posted on September 13, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists September is the unofficial start of cold and flu season, and one of the primary symptoms in Goodyear is a sore throat. That burning, scratchy sensation in the throat is often the first sign of an upper respiratory infection. Sore throats usually clear up after a few days, but in the meantime, they can leave… Read Full Article