Common Allergies
The following are the most common types of allergies. Each type has its own set of symptoms, which can range from mild to life threatening. The severity and range of symptoms experienced depend on your sensitivity and the amount of allergens involved. Seasonal Allergies This is a broad term typically used to refer to allergies…
Are there different types of hearing loss?
Yes! There are three distinct types of hearing loss. While this may seem like a trivial point to note, each type of hearing loss is treated differently. Before your audiologist can help you improve your quality of life through better hearing, they must first determine your type of hearing loss. There are three types: conductive,…
Alleviating Your Allergies
Allergies are extremely common, affecting about one in every five Houston residents. Understanding what causes them—and which particular allergens are responsible for triggering your symptoms—is the key to successful immunotherapy treatment through sublingual therapy or allergy shots. Your immune system The immune system functions as the body’s first line of defense against germs and bacteria. This system allows…
Dealing with Your Hearing Loss at Work
While hearing loss has become more common in Houston and throughout the country, it still has some lingering stigma. One of the places it is often overlooked is in the workplace. Some workers try to hide their condition when they first start at a new company. This only makes things harder. Your Houston audiologist recommends being honest and upfront…
Lifestyle Changes for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. These pauses, or gaps, in breathing may be accompanied by choking or gasping but rarely awaken the sleeping individual. An estimated 18 million people in Houston and throughout the country suffer from sleep apnea, many of them unaware of their condition. The…
Summer Allergies
Summer is here! The birds are chirping, the bugs are buzzing and the flowers are blooming. While many of us associate seasonal allergies with spring, they are actually just as much of a problem during the summer months. Common Summer Allergy Symptoms Common symptoms of seasonal allergies include nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, watery eyes…
3 Most Common Assistive Listening Devices
Think you’re all done once you buy your hearing aids? Think again. Much like a hat or jacket will help modify your outfit for specific Houston environments, accessories are available to help your hearing aid work better in specific situations. Assistive Listening Devices Assistive listening devices or ALDs are the most popular hearing aid accessories. They help users hear…
Are Your Sleeping Problems Age-Related or Caused by Sleep Apnea?
As a wise individual once said, getting old isn’t for the faint of heart. With time comes a handful of age-related complications that can impact many areas of our lives, including our sleeping patterns. As we age, factors such as medications, the need to urinate and restless leg syndrome are more likely to impair our…
Stuffy Nose from Allergies or a Cold? Here’s How to Get Relief
How to Get Relief From Allergies or a Cold Have you ever had the classic internal debate “is this is just allergies or am I getting a cold?” Turns out, there are a few key differences to help you figure it out. Do You Have Allergies or a Cold A cold is caused by a…
Popular Hearing Aid Accessories
Just like the right tie or handbag can bring your outfit together, so can the right accessory for your hearing aid. There are numerous hearing aid accessories available in the Houston, Texas area that work with your device to bring your hearing to another level. Assistive Listening Devices The most popular hearing aid accessories are assistive listening devices…