Hearing aids might actually help you live longer. That’s a statement that you may have to read again, because it doesn’t fit most people’s conception of hearing aids. Imagine living longer thanks to hearing aids. Scientific studies show that your balance and cognitive...
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...
Do you feel lightheaded and dizzy, maybe a bit nauseous, whenever you move your head or stand up? Does someone you know experience these sensations? Your inner ear plays an important role in how your brain perceives its positioning, but when not functioning properly,...
If you're grappling with the persistent discomfort of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), you're not alone. At ENT Consultants of East Tennessee, we understand how CRS can overshadow your daily life. That's why we offer balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive and...
Break out the neti pot, start a pot of chicken soup, and pick up a large takeout order of hot and spicy soup. The discomfort and irritation of a stuffy nose demands a solution. There are plenty of home remedies and over-the-counter products that provide temporary...
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...
Cochlear implants are vital in transforming the lives of many people suffering from severe cases of hearing loss. They can offer a renewed sense of hearing and a better quality of life to those who otherwise might experience silence for the rest of their lives. These...
We’ve all experienced the headaches, stuffiness, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and constant drainage of a sinus infection. What most people call the common cold, but doctors call rhinosinusitis, usually goes away within a week to 10 days and you’re back to normal....
Do you awaken every morning coughing, have to blow your nose throughout the day, and feel like you’re stuffed up with a cold, but you don’t have a cold? You could be struggling with a chronic sinus infection, a very common health issue that afflicts 31 million people...
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...