Month: December 2016
Experiencing Hearing Loss? Seek Help Now!
Were you aware that the number of people in the United States with hearing loss doubled from 2000 up through 2015? On a global basis, hearing loss is considered to be the second most prevalent health issue. For every one thousand children born in the United States, approximately two-to-three have detectable hearing loss in either…
Three Benefits of Going to an Urgent Care Facility Instead of Waiting for an Appointment with the Doctor
Many individuals are not aware that going to an urgent care facility is more beneficial than waiting for an appointment with their regular doctor. This is because with an emergency walk in clinic, there is no waiting for an appointment. It?s as simple as going in and letting the receptionist know what the problem is,…
Childhood Hearing Loss: 4 Things to Watch (And Listen) For
Childhood hearing loss is a serious issue in the United States. Wholly 83% of kids will have at least one ear infection by the time they turn three years old, and severe ear and sinus infections can lead to future breathing difficulties, cholesteatoma, and other chronic ear problems. Of course, there are many other ways…
What to Know About Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not the same as treating central sleep apnea (CSA). If you have sleep apnea, before you consider your treatment options, you must first understand the difference between the two: Obstructive sleep apnea: happens when something partly or completely blocks your upper airway during sleep. Due to the obstruction, your chest…