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Sinusitis & Winter: 6 Facts You NEED To Know!
The New York Winters Can Wreak Havoc On Your Sinuses.
Suffer from sinusitis? If you do, you already know that the winter can intensify the sinus headaches, runny nose, inflammation, and coughing associated with sinusitis.
Though sinus inflammation most commonly occurs in the spring and summer months due to irritations from allergies, the cold weather can cause your nose to produce extra mucus, which can thicken and irritate your sinuses.
Turn it down! Volume & Hearing damage
Are you listening to music that is too loud?
A recent poll found that 80% of parents say they are concerned with their children’s use of personal audio technology. Too much exposure to sound sources above 85 decibels can result in hearing loss. Many new technologies such as stereo systems, handheld listening devices and even televisions can produce sound well above the level to be able to cause damage.
What is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss doesn’t necessarily come happen all at once. It can be either a sudden or a gradual decrease in your ability to hear. Depending on the cause, it can either be mild, severe, temporary or permanent. Many individuals who have hearing loss may not even realize it. It can happen gradually.
How Do I know if I’m Experiencing Hearing Loss?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should contact a doctor. Common symptoms may include
- Feeling as if your ear is plugged, similar to having water in your ear.
- Difficulty listening to things in your environment such as individuals speaking, a radio or television.
- If you notice that you tend to listen to the television or a stereo at a higher volume then you previously used to.
If these symptoms are left unchecked they can lead to more severe symptoms and conditions such as:
- Ringing of the ears, known as Tinnitus
- Any uncomfortable feelings from irritation to severe pain
- Symptoms of vertigo (feeling as if your surroundings are spinning)
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
A lot of things can lead to hearing damage. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to avoid these issues. Here are some measures you can take to reduce hearing loss:
- Avoid loud noises in your environment such as motorcycles, loud music, or industrial machines.
- When you cannot avoid loud noises in your environment, make sure to wear hearing protection.
- Lower the volume of what you listen to.
- Limit the amount of time that you spend listening to music or television.
- Wear headphones that go completely around or deep inside the ear in order to limit outside noise. By limiting outside sounds it will reduce the need to increase the volume of what you are listening to.
- Schedule an appointment with Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery to discuss the effects of hearing loss and find out if you need to take additional steps to take care of your hearing. Call (212) 213-3339 today to schedule an appointment.
How to Treat Nosebleeds in NY
Nosebleeds can be caused by many things such as physical trauma, allergies, or underlying diseases that affect the blood. While nosebleeds are usually minor, it is still important to properly treat them otherwise they can cause major issues.
These botox myths are surprising everyone!
Considering getting Botox but too afraid to take the leap based on the negative things you’ve read? Here are just a few myths to ignore when doing research on Botox:
How to Keep Sinuses Healthy
Have you ever woken up with sinus pressure, a stuffy nose and sore throat? That’s your sinuses reacting to an irritant. Here are a few tips to keep your respiratory system healthy:
NuVent Balloon Sinus Dilation System
What is NuVent?
From Medtronic, “NuVent™ balloon sinus dilation is a simple, targeted system for balloon sinus surgery with built-in electromagnetic (EM) surgical navigation technology. NuVent offers a unique addition to the broad spectrum of sinus surgery treatments.”
NuVent provides a more precise navigation of Balloon Sinuplasty surgery. Watch the videos below to get an idea of how NuVent works.
When You Need Sinus Surgery
More often than not, sinusitis is treated with medicines and a variety of home treatment methods. Some of the medicines used to minimize sinusitis symptoms include:
- Antibiotics
- Decongestants
- Mucolytics, which thin the mucus
Pros and Cons About Ear Tubes for Children
All children get ear infections, but what happens when they become recurring? Myringotomy tubes, or ear tubes, are often brought up as a possible option to reduce the amount of ear infections children get. Here are some pros and cons about ear tubes for children:
What is Laryngitis?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box that causes a change in the air flow to your throat. The change in air flow leads to your voice to become hoarse. Laryngitis is usually not serious and symptoms typically go away on their own within two weeks. On rare occasions, laryngitis can become chronic.