How to Safely Clean Your Ears
We’ve all heard the horror stories of permanent damage suffered at the hands of someone simply trying to clean out their ears with a cotton swab. This begs the question, is there a safe way to clean your ears? Does Your Ear Need to be Cleaned? For most, the ears are practically self-cleaning. This is…
Dementia Risk Increases with Vision and Hearing Loss
Previous research has linked both hearing impairment and vision impairment to an increased chance of developing dementia. A new study has found that this risk is significantly higher for individuals suffering from both conditions. About the Study The study, called “Dual Sensory Impairment in Older Adults and Risk of Dementia from the GEM Study,” was…
The Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation affecting nearly every part of your body. While the condition mainly attacks the joints in your hands, wrists and knees, a new study has found a link to hearing loss. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? The immune system of those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) mistakenly attacks health…
Why Does My Ear Hurt?
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors, some of which require medical intervention, and others will resolve on their own. Determining the root cause of the pain can help you seek treatment when needed. Change in Air Pressure Your ear is responsible for regulating air pressure to keep the pressure equal on…
How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?
The in-between season when spring turns into summer is full of blooming flowers, billowing trees and catching of colds. But if your runny nose and headache seems to be sticking around for longer than usual, you may be experiencing something else—a sinus infection. Understanding what causes a sinus infection and how long they typically last…
Start Your Spring Allergy Routine Now
While your calendar says springtime, the temperate outside may still feel like winter. If you are prone to seasonal allergies, you should start your routine now. Winter Season Dictates Spring Allergies The winter weather plays a large role in how bad your spring allergies will be. Mild winters, like the one we just had, can…
COVID-19
During this time of national concern, we wish to advise you of our plan to minimize exposure to the COVID 19 virus (corona virus). If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or have traveled outside of the United States in the last 14 days, we ask that you call our office…
How Does a Hearing Aid Work?
Hearing aids are small and complex electronic devices that help those with hearing loss communicate better. These devices aid in speech understanding, hearing and have even been shown to improve quality of life. Hearing devices come in a wide range of types and styles, but they all have the same basic components. Four Key Components…
Drinking and Hearing Loss
Drinking alcohol is bad for your health. It can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and digestive problems. A lesser known health condition associated with drinking is hearing loss. Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain Soundwaves are translated into electrical impulses within the inner ear and sent via the auditory…
Understanding the Vestibular System
If you’ve ever slid your feet up the street, bent your back, shifted your arm and then pulled it back, congratulations: you know how to “Walk Like an Egyptian.” But have you ever wondered how, exactly, Egyptians — or anybody in Tulsa, for that matter — are able to walk? We can thank the vestibular…