Hearing Aids Make Good Financial Sense
We all want to find a bargain and get the best deal. But for some items, the price is directly related to the quality of the product and the experience you get while using it. Hearing aids are an excellent example of something that may seem expensive upfront but pays for itself time and time…
Is Technology Destroying Our Hearing?
While technology has helped us in so many areas, it may be putting our health at risk. Specifically, technology may be having a serious impact on our hearing. How Noise Harms Hearing Loud noises can damage your hearing. Known as noise-induced hearing loss, this occurs when sounds that are too loud damage the delicate hairs…
What Is Scar Revision Surgery?
Whether your scar is recent or you have been living with it for most of your life, there is something you can do about it. Scar revision surgery is a type of plastic surgery that can improve the condition or appearance of a scar anywhere on your body. What Are Scars? Scars are the visible…
Pediatric Hearing Tests
In order to determine if your child is experiencing hearing loss, your audiologist will complete a medical history and a hearing exam. The hearing tests included in the exam vary based on your child’s age. Below is a breakdown of what to expect at your child’s visit. Newborn Hearing Test There are two tests used…
What Are Tonsil Stones?
Affecting eight percent of adults, tonsil stones occur when dead skin cells, bacteria and food become trapped in the small crevice on the surface of the tonsils. Eventually, the debris gets pushed together and forms hard balls known as tonsil stones. Understanding the signs and symptoms of this condition can help ensure you seek treatment…
What You Should Know Before Your Nose Job
Getting rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a big decision. Permanently changing your face is something that should not be taken lightly. Below are six points that everyone should consider before they decide to undergo cosmetic surgery. Do Your Research Selecting your cosmetic surgeon should not be quick decision. Talk to friends and…
COVID-19: What You Need To Know
ENT of Athens is committed to your health and safety during the continued COVID-19 pandemic. With the recent rise in local cases, we are re-instituting our COVID-19 Screening Questions for all patients: Are you currently exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms – fever, loss of sense of smell or taste, cough, sore throat? Have you had a positive COVID-19…
What Is a Neuroblastoma?
This rare type of cancerous tumor is most often found in children under the age of five. Neuroblastomas start in the nerve cells of the sympathetic nervous system, which includes the spine, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis. They are also commonly found in the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. While rare, understanding…
Can Surgery Fix Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a common condition, experienced by more than 48 million people in the U.S. It is the third most common physical condition, behind only arthritis and heart disease. With these numbers, it is no surprise that there are a wide variety of treatment options available. While most cases can be treated with the…
Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?
If you’ve ever been bothered by a buzzing or ringing in your ear, you’re not alone. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 45 million Americans experience tinnitus, and 20 percent of those are bothered on a regular basis. What Is Tinnitus? The perception of a ringing in the ear is known as tinnitus….