Can Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
Ear infections are one of the most common pediatric conditions each year. Adults can also have ear infections, but it is far more common in children. You may wonder how ear infections can impact your hearing. Hearing loss can have several causes, and an ear infection can be one of them. The more you understand…
How Exercise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Exercise is long known to have several health benefits and can even be a key to preventing presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss. According to a 2019 study, adults aged 60-69 with hearing loss had a poorer physical activity profile, linking physical activity to hearing health. So, work routine hikes at Forest Park into your exercise regimen…
Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
Two conditions that occur together are known as comorbidities. One comorbidity of balance disorders is anxiety. We explore the relationship between these two conditions below. The Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety Almost everything about the experience of dizziness and vertigo can cause the sufferer to experience anxiety or panic. Imagine this: You’re walking down…
How to Avoid Ear Pain on Airplanes
After more than a year of staying home, many Americans are safely returning to the skies. With this new sense of adventure comes the ear pain associated with airline travel. Below are some of our best tips and tricks for avoiding this discomfort. Why Your Ears Hurt on Airplanes Change in air pressure is the…
Who Should You Turn to for Hearing Loss Help
If you think you or a loved one may have hearing loss, now is the time to do something about it. But figuring out where to go and who to see can be challenging. Below we break down the provider options and what each of them can do to help you. There are three categories…
7 Amazing Facts About Your Tonsils
Few people in Portland give their tonsils much thought, unless they develop an infection. Like the appendix, they were once believed to be useless, but our tonsils actually play a key role in defending the body from germs and bacteria. Function of the Tonsils The tonsils are a pair of small, soft lymphatic tissues in…