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Tips For Traveling in a Tour Group When You Have Hearing Loss
We’re in the heart of spring with summer right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to plan a vacation! Guided tour groups are one great way to explore and learn more about…
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Can Allergies Cause Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections cause pressure, pain, nasal congestion and a whole host of other unpleasant symptoms. While they are often caused by a viral infection, allergies can also cause a sinus infection or increase the risk…
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Tips to Avoid Hearing Aid Mishaps
According to the World Health Organization, “Currently more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss.” If you experience this condition, and you’re among the population who wears hearing…
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How Long Does Anaphylaxis Last?
Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, type of allergic reaction. Most commonly, it is caused by exposure to certain foods, medications or insect stings. Below we review more information about anaphylaxis, including how long it…
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How to Protect Your Hearing Aids This Spring
If you’re one of the 7.1% of Americans over age 45 who wears a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you may wonder what you can do to make…
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Is Your Smartphone Exposing You to Allergens?
You touch your phone approximately 2,600 times a day, according to a 2016 report. If you have allergies, all this contact could be making you have reactions. So, if you’ve been feeling ill lately, your…
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How To Tell People About Your Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, you’re not alone. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. However, even though it’s…
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Watch Out For These Common Allergy Mistakes
If you suffer from the itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose and constant sneezing that come with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.7% of adults in…
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How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergies
According to a study published in the journal Allergy, “It is estimated that pollen allergies affect approximately 40% of allergic individuals.” And for many of these allergy sufferers, tree pollen specifically is to blame for…
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How to Make the Most of Hearing Aids on Windy Days
Windy days can be a real pain for hearing aid users. Let’s go over a few ways that you can minimize the effects of wind when wearing your hearing aids. Why Wind Causes Problems for…