Why Do Your Ears Feel Clogged?
Have you ever felt like your ears are clogged, plugged or full? It may seem concerning, but this feeling is rarely due to a serious condition. Below are three common reasons your ears may feel clogged and how to find relief. Impacted Earwax Earwax is a naturally-occurring substance that is produced by ear canals. While…
How Stress Affects Sleep
Waking up after getting a good night’s sleep can set you up for success. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the quality and duration of your sleep. One often-overlooked factor is stress. Sleep Deprivation The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults get at least seven hours of sleep per…
How to Slow Down Hearing Loss
The best way to treat hearing loss is with a two-pronged approach: a well-programmed hearing aid can provide you with the amplification you need in order to hear, and taking precautions can help prevent your hearing loss from getting worse. Below is a breakdown of three ways you can help to slow down the progression…
Is Basal Cell Skin Cancer Serious?
Skin cancer is common and usually very treatable. Understanding the causes and outcomes of this condition can help you make better decisions to keep your skin healthy. What Is Basal Cell Cancer? Your skin is made up of three layers: The outer layer is called the epidermis The inner layer is called the dermis The…
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…
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…