Why are You Ordering a Hearing Test When Your Ear Feels Plugged?
When we have hearing loss, often the ear feels plugged and our brain cannot understand the hearing loss. A hearing test or audiogram can help make an accurate diagnosis and measure the middle ear pressures. A hearing loss is often diagnosed even though the patient is not aware of the loss.
Omeprazole or Prilosec Are Often Not Taken Properly
Take omeprazole on an empty stomach and then eat 30 minutes later. This medicine is only in the bloodstream for a short while after you swallow it. You should then eat 30 minutes later to block the proton pumps in your stomach.
Are You Experiencing Chronic Sinusitis?
If you’ve ever experienced a sinus infection, you know the pain and misery this entails. You are not alone: Nearly 29 million American adults suffer from sinusitis (the medical term for sinus infection). Symptoms Sinusitis is a result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages. Symptoms are similar to those of the common cold…
Choose Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging
What do hearing loss and stress levels have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline. Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in one’s later years. Take Charge of Your FutureNow’s a great…
Intro to Hearing Testing: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual’s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about the process. Should I Get a Hearing Test Early? Since hearing loss happens gradually over time, many people are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss of…
The Nose Is Instrumental In Protecting Us from Viruses
New research from Harvard Medical School has shown new first line defenses in the nose. The lining of the nose releases extracellular vesicles, or EVs. These particles act as decoys and viruses attach to them thinking they are cells. The vesicles then release micro strands of microRNA to disable the viruses. When the weather is…
Earwax
To soften earwax, use mineral oil or baby oil. Place three to five drops in the clogged ear and let it soak in. Do this daily for a week. To clear the ear, use a bulb syringe. Mix vinegar and water, 50% each. Use a bulb syringe to rinse a half a cup into each…
Nosebleeds
To stop a nosebleed at home, take Afrin nose spray and spray it on a cotton ball. Place the cotton ball in the nose, then pinch and hold it for 10 minutes. Try to remain calm. The more you move, wipe your nose or raise your heart rate, the more your nose will bleed.
Nose Spray Addiction
Over-the-counter nose sprays with Afrin can be addictive. They should not be used for more than three days in a month. There are medical and surgical treatments to improve nasal breathing if you have nose spray dependency.
Coverage for Hearing Aids
Many patients can receive hearing aids through their insurance. We participate with Tru hearing. Many working patients qualify for coverage through Michigan Rehabilitation. All these patients receive their hearing aids from our highly trained audiologists.