Have you found yourself turning up the volume more frequently than before when watching television or listening to music? Or maybe you have found it difficult to concentrate in loud and busy environments when you haven’t in the past. It’s worth looking into these symptoms as soon as you experience them. Here are a few…
Archives for September 2021
How to Recognize Sleep Apnea in Children
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes brief pauses in breathing while you sleep. In children, sleep apnea is often caused by a blockage in the upper airway, as enlarged tonsils and adenoids are very common in children. Other possible causes include being overweight, wherein the fat deposits in areas surrounding the upper…
Tips to Communicate Well with a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Research shows that hearing loss can produce feelings of embarrassment, frustration, and distress for both the person affected by it and their partner. Ultimately, the communication breakdown brought on by hearing loss can create a rift in any type of relationship— not just between couples but also among family members. While the challenges that stem…
A Patient’s Guide to Adenoidectomy
The adenoids are a cluster of tissues located in the back of the nasal cavity. Like the tonsils, they help keep your body healthy by trapping harmful pathogens (bacteria and viruses). Because your adenoids essentially catch the pathogens entering your body, they sometimes temporarily swell while fighting off an infection. The swelling eventually subsides, but…
