Truckers Are at an Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder that can be dangerous, as it causes you to repeatedly stop breathing during sleep. The most common type of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is caused by the muscles in the back of the throat relaxing, narrowing your airway as you try to breathe in. When…
Get Help Hearing Better with Blue Ridge ENT/Blue Ridge Hearing Center and Your Insurance
Did you know that many people have hearing benefits through their insurance provider? Blue Ridge Hearing Center is happy to help our patients explore the assistance options that may be available to them to get on the road to better hearing. Blue Ridge Hearing Center is now contracted with UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and…
Hearing Health Care Assistance
Blue Ridge Hearing Center is now contracted with UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and TruHearing to offer hearing healthcare assistance to patients with these insurance providers. If you are a UnitedHealthcare insured patient, you may have a hearing benefit through EPIC Hearing Healthcare. Patients with an EPIC Hearing Healthcare benefit may have access to: 45-day…
Resolve to Sleep Better in 2021
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society report that adults between ages 18 and 60 should get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Poor sleep has been linked to a number of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and mental distress. Unfortunately, the…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Your Relationships?
It’s obvious that people with hearing loss are greatly impacted by the condition. However, many do not realize the impact it has on their relationships with loved ones, in particular their spouses. It is important for couples impacted by hearing loss to work hard on their communication in order to avoid feelings of frustration, resentment…
New Research Highlights Importance of an Inner Ear Protein
Understanding how the ear works and what keeps the process of hearing running smoothly is important when looking to find ways to correct hearing loss. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a protein that plays a major role in the development of hair cells, a vital part of the hearing…
How Hearing Aids Can Increase Quality of Life
When many people think of hearing aids, they think of the clunky, robotic-sounding devices their parents or grandparents wore. What they don’t know is that today’s hearing devices are built with state-of-the-art technology that allows people to hear and communicate effectively in many listening situations, from watching TV with family to conversing with friends in…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Blue Ridge ENT, can…
What to Know Before Your First Audiology Visit
People with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking treatment for their condition. If you’ve finally decided to schedule your first visit with an audiologist, congratulations! You’ve made the first step on a life-changing journey to better hearing and communication. If you’re feeling apprehensive about your visit, we’ve compiled a list of…
Your Hearing Loss May Be Making You Tired
Fatigue can be defined as extreme tiredness resulting from physical or mental exertion. If you have hearing loss, you know how fatiguing it can be to carry on conversations, especially in big groups or when background noise is present. If you’ve been feeling worn out, it may be due to your hearing loss. Hearing Loss…
