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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…
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Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
According to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 5% of people have disabling hearing loss, defined as a hearing deficit of 40…
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Can Allergies Cause Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing or other noise in the ear. While sometimes a cause for tinnitus cannot be found, many potential causes exist, including allergies. The Link Between Allergies and Tinnitus One of…
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How Hearing Aids Can Help You Feel More Connected at Events
Going to public events like concerts or church services when you have hearing loss can be a stressful and even disappointing experience. You may feel as though your listening difficulties prevent you from fully connecting…