Tinnitus: It’s More Common in Arizona Than You Think! Posted on March 29, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you were compiling a list of things commonly found in Arizona, it’s likely you would name – in no particular order – hot temperatures, cacti, rattlesnakes, scorpions and clocks that don’t need changing twice a year. All of those are a pretty accurate representation of our beloved state, but you are probably overlooking something… Read Full Article
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing Posted on March 15, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Now that March is half over, allergy season will soon be in full swing. About one out of every five people in Phoenix experiences allergies. In addition to the usual barrage of cold-like symptoms that includes itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; sneezing; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat and post-nasal drip, allergy sufferers are also at… Read Full Article
Beating a Wintertime Sore Throat Posted on March 1, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Despite the fact that the groundhog predicted an early end to winter, the season hasn’t quite given up its grip on Arizona. Cool weather (at least by desert southwest standards) continues, and with it, the threat of sore throat in Goodyear persists – a common wintertime ailment in many parts of the U.S. Sore Throat… Read Full Article
Your Penicillin Allergy May Be Fake News Posted on February 15, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Penicillin allergies have long been considered the most common drug allergy in the U.S. An estimated one out of ten people in Goodyear are allergic to penicillin – at least according to their medical charts. In reality, penicillin allergies are much less common than believed. Penicillin Allergies Allergies are an exaggerated immune system response to… Read Full Article
Pediatric vs. Adult Hearing Loss Posted on January 25, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists About one out of every five people suffers from hearing loss in Goodyear. If you think only older people are affected, guess again: hearing loss can impact people of all ages – even children. Key differences in pediatric hearing loss vs. adult hearing loss mean options for treatment will vary. Children and Hearing Loss While… Read Full Article
More ZZZs, Please! Snoring Treatments to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep Posted on January 11, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If your neighbors have filed noise complaints with the City of Goodyear due to your excessively loud snoring, it’s probably time to take steps to quiet the racket. At least you are not alone; roughly 50 percent of people in Arizona and across the country are habitual snorers. Many aren’t even aware of their nocturnal… Read Full Article
What to Use When Hearing Aids Don’t Work Posted on December 27, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Most people in Goodyear with hearing loss will find hearing aids a great solution. While they are the gold standard of treatment for about 90 percent of hearing-impaired individuals, in some cases hearing aids alone are not enough. Cochlear Implants Hearing aids work by boosting sounds so those with hearing loss are able to hear better…. Read Full Article
How to Prevent Ear Infections Posted on December 14, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Five out of every six children in Goodyear will experience at least one ear infection by the time they turn three. It’s as much a rite of passage as learning the ABCs and riding a bike without training wheels. Chances are you’d probably like to avoid sitting around in a waiting room with an inconsolable… Read Full Article
‘Tis the Season…for Nosebleeds Posted on November 30, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists With the holidays in full swing, Goodyear residents can expect to find all the usual trappings of the season: gaily decorated houses, refrigerators stocked with eggnog, “Little Drummer Boy” on the radio every five minutes, and…nosebleeds?! In Arizona’s notoriously dry climate, these are every much a part of the season as Santa and his reindeer…. Read Full Article
What is Vertigo? Posted on November 16, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you think vertigo is a classic American psychological suspense film starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, you’re half right. It is also a symptom of a balance disorder and pretty common to people in Goodyear and throughout the U.S. Most episodes of vertigo are harmless, but it can indicate an underlying health condition. Discovering… Read Full Article