June 14, 2017
It’s that time of year again when we are all hitting the beach or lounging by the pool. It’s also the time of year when we see a lot of patients for swimmer’s ear. So what is swimmer’s ear and how can you prevent it this summer? Stay tuned and find out…. Swimmer’s ear is defined as […]
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June 8, 2017
If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis, a condition that affects 40 million to 60 million Americans. Allergic rhinitis is commonly known as hay fever. But you don’t have to be exposed to hay […]
Read ArticleJune 5, 2017
In my last blog I talked about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) as being the most common form of dizziness and its characteristics. In this blog I will explain how it is diagnosed and some treatments. Diagnosis Once BPPV is suspected based on your case history; the clinician may decide to do the Dix-Hallpike to […]
May 30, 2017
A National Epidemic Diabetes has seen a significant amount of attention on a national scale. With the increase of Type II diabetes and growing obesity rates, hardly a day goes by that diabetes is not at the forefront of healthcare news. The statistics are staggering and alarming. Diabetes is the cause of 300,000 deaths each […]
May 26, 2017
If you have a loved one who has difficulty hearing, you may find that you have to repeat yourself, speak louder, or simplify what you’re saying while communicating. You may become frustrated because he/she misunderstands what you’ve said or misses the message completely. When this happens it’s called a communication breakdown. What’s important to keep […]
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May 22, 2017
In my practice, ear wax is more often found to be a nuisance than a benefit, but the design of ear wax is to protect the ears. Ear wax helps to catch debris and other small particles before they reach the ear drum and cause damage. All of us create ear wax in our outer […]
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