Having trouble sleeping because of snoring? Or having trouble balancing because there is an odd ringing in your ears? Then you need to see an ENT doctor as soon as possible. One of the oldest practices in the United States is otolaryngology, a field with trained physicians in medical and surgical management of patients with [...]
Believe it or not, adopting healthy lifestyle habits are important to your hearing health as well as the overall health of your body. Numerous studies have been conducted that show the correlation between hearing loss and health issues, which is why it is important to educate yourself on these very topics. Here at Central Park [...]
Noise-induced hearing loss is an unfortunately common occurrence that is preventable. This type of hearing loss can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, whether an adult or child. As a parent, it is your responsibility to protect your child’s hearing starting at infancy. When your child is older and is able to understand [...]
Hearing loss is extremely common, especially in older adults. However, the perception that hearing loss is only caused by aging is inaccurate. In some cases, this hearing loss could have been prevented by adopting healthier habits or changing certain lifestyles. There are also numerous diseases and conditions that can contribute to hearing loss that can [...]
Have you ever experienced a ringing in the ears? Or a sound that is similar to roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing? If so, you may have been dealing with what is known as tinnitus. Approximately 10 percent of the adult population in the U.S. have experienced tinnitus lasting five minutes or longer. While not a [...]
Allergen immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, are a popular form of long-term treatment that work to decrease symptoms experienced by many people with certain allergies. This form of allergy treatment aims to reduce a person’s allergic reaction to allergens through a series of injections (shots) with a solution that contains the allergens that cause [...]
Nearly half of all normal adults snore at least occasionally, and approximately a quarter are habitual snorers. While many people snore on occasion due to controllable factors, snoring may also be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is defined as the reduction or cessation of breathing during [...]
Millions of people across the world suffer from some level of hearing loss, whether mild or severe. Thankfully, advances in modern technology have allowed people to regain their ability to communicate with and listen to those around them. There are several different types of hearing loss, the most common of which is sensorineural hearing loss, [...]
Age-related hearing loss is a common occurrence as we get older. Also referred to as presbycusis, approximately one in three people in the U.S. between the ages of 65 and 74 experience hearing loss. Almost half of Americans over the age of 75 have trouble hearing and the Center for Hearing and Communication states that [...]
Snoring is something that drives many people crazy, whether they are living with a snorer or are guilty of making the funny sound themselves. However, severe snoring or sleep apnea may also be a sign of something far more serious. Mild to moderate snoring may be related to heart disease, reduced sexual function, and a [...]
