A trait of Kryptonians and Daxamites, Superman’s super hearing allows him to hear a wide range of frequencies over great distances and with incredible clarity. Although hearing at that level is reserved for the pages of comic books, have you considered just how...
Is communication important where you work? How about when your business is serving your clients? Unless you only use email or messaging apps to communicate with your co-workers or clients, verbal communication is a critical part of your productivity at work. A study...
Here is a quick test. Who wears hearing aids? If you’re like most, you immediately thought of the elderly. That’s pretty common, but times are changing; the age of people wearing hearing aids is lower than it used to be. Obviously, audiologists are delighted by this...
Do you feel a little less confident walking on uneven terrain or navigating stairs than you used to? This is among the common signs of hearing loss and it is related to balance. Joseph Sakumura, AuD, and Richard Gans, PhD, recently published a study in the Journal...
Navigating the world of hearing loss treatments can be overwhelming. With an array of options to choose from, finding the right solution for you or a loved one can be daunting. Over the past decade, the technology behind hearing aids has seen revolutionary...
Sinusitis is a common medical issue that affects millions of people worldwide. When medication and lifestyle modifications fail to alleviate symptoms, a procedure called endoscopic sinus surgery may be the recommended treatment. Here, I explain what endoscopic sinus...
Allergies can be a nuisance, causing a variety of symptoms that disrupt daily life. One of the most common questions we receive as the go-to ENT Consultants of East Tennessee is whether allergies can make you cough. In this article, our team of highly experienced...
The human nose, an essential part of the respiratory system, is a complex and intricately designed structure. It is responsible for facilitating the breathing process, filtering and conditioning the air we inhale, and enabling our sense of smell. In this article, we...
Many times, allergies are the culprit agitating the delicate tissue in your nose, but that’s not the only thing we have to watch out for. To help my patients and the many local people in East Tennessee, I want to discuss the most common nasal issues—and help people...
Through our combination of 75+ years of experience treating ear, nose, and throat disorders - we understand how debilitating life can get when experiencing challenges. With that said, I’m here to talk about nasal obstruction and the most common cause of it - a...