What Is a Mold Allergy?
An environmental allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to an otherwise harmless substance and produces histamine in order to fight the substance off. Histamine can make you cough, cause your eyes to itch and make your throat scratchy. While many experiences these symptoms during certain seasons, an allergy to mold can be year-round. What…
Why You Should Choose Custom Hearing Protection
While earplugs are all designed with the same goal—to protect your ear from harmful noises—they are not created equal. Disposable one-size-fits-all earplugs have their place, but they pale in comparison to the level of comfort and protection achieved with custom earplugs. Below we explain why you should choose custom earplugs when looking to protect your…
Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing devices are smaller, sleeker and more technology-packed than ever before. One of the most popular features of newer hearing aids is rechargeability. Below are some of the most valuable benefits of rechargeable devices that may convince you to make the switch. No Additional Cost When it comes to rechargeable hearing aids, you don’t…
What Is Anosmia?
One of the known symptoms of COVID-19 is loss of smell, known medically as anosmia. However, if you experience anosmia, there is no need to panic – there are many potential causes for the condition, many of which are temporary. Below is an overview of how the olfactory system works, common causes for anosmia and…
Can a Beetle Help Your Allergies?
Ragweed pollen is one of the most common weed allergies. The plant’s lightweight pollen is a trigger for hay fever symptoms, including stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. One small beetle is trying to help millions of people all over the world by eating the plant. Beetle Study The Ophraella communa beetle is native to…
4 Tips for Better Sleep
Getting enough sleep is crucial for your health, but many of us don’t get a full eight hours every night. Below are four tips your sleep doctor at Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center recommends to help you get to bed early and stay asleep longer. The Importance of Sleep According to the National Sleep…
A Better Treatment for the Common Cough
For ages, the treatment for a child coughing was to buy one of the many varieties of cough syrup from the store. Experts now advise against this and some are even recommending the use of honey instead. The Downside to Cough Syrup Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics…
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
While we should all be getting eight hours of sleep a night, factors like stress or a busy lifestyle prevent many from reaching that goal. When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, getting enough sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising. Why Is Sleep Important for a Healthy lifestyle? The Center for…
Cellphone Usage Linked to Risk of Head & Neck Injuries
Pew Research Center estimates that 81 percent of Americans now own a smartphone; this number has more than doubled since the first survey of phone ownership was conducted in 2011. The impact of increased cellphone usage goes beyond the dinner disruptions and the rise in distracted drivers; it can lead to an increase in head…
Is Deep Sleep the Key to Preventing Dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.8 million Americans and is especially common in older adults. About one out of every 10 people in Medford aged 65 and over have dementia or Alzheimer’s, characterized by declines in memory, thinking and behavior. There is no cure for this type of cognitive decline, but a new study indicates that…