No one really knows what causes one person to have allergies when another one doesn’t, or why one substance triggers an allergic reaction in an individual when another doesn’t. Allergic reactions can range from mild irritations to anaphylaxis (a severe reaction that’s a life-threatening emergency), but for the sufferer, allergies…
Individuals can experience hearing loss at any time in their life. Although it’s more common as people age, today 1 in 5 teens experience some form of hearing loss, due to noise exposure or frequent use of headphones. Because hearing damage happens gradually over time, the early stages of…
If you suffer from frequent problems such as a stuffy nose, sinus pressure, or infections, you may have more than a recurring cold. Your symptoms may be due to an underlying problem that needs medical attention. By seeking help sooner rather than later, you can prevent a sinus…
Outpatient surgery centers are a convenient, lower-cost alternative to hospitals for surgery. Whether you need orthopedic, spine, total joint replacement, urologic, plastics, podiatric, or ear, nose, and throat surgery, or your child needs a pediatric procedure, consider WWMG’s Gateway Surgery Center. Our facility offers the most modern surgical…
An Audiologist is a medical expert who can evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing issues. Audiologists are experienced at screening patients for hearing disorders and recommending appropriate treatments to address the cause and severity of symptoms. Age-related hearing loss happens gradually over time. Early intervention is important to identify and address…
What Are Considered Fall Allergies? Though many associate allergies with springtime, fall can be a miserable time for those who develop symptoms caused by seasonal allergens such as ragweed and mold. In fact, 15 – 30% of the U.S. population suffer from such allergies. In this post, we’ll discuss what…
Each year, as plants begin to release pollen at the arrival of spring, many of us play a guessing game to figure out whether or not our allergies have been activated or we simply have a cold. Couple that with the lingering dangers of COVID-19 and you may be thoroughly…
Though the pandemic is on all our minds as we look toward summer, we must not forget that it’s still spring outside, and with this season comes a whole host of allergies for millions of people. Pollen grains released by grass, trees and other flora are most often the source…
As the cycle of nature renews and flowers begin to bloom, seasonal allergies emerge. Millions are affected each year as spring unfolds and the sneezing commences. However, it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing the allergic reaction and how to treat it when identified. In this…
In 1927, the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) declared May as Better Hearing and Speech Month to promote hearing loss prevention and encourage hearing loss screenings. Now, 95 years strong, the campaign continues to raise awareness across the U.S. with multiple organizations participating, such as the…
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