Nearly 30 million Americans have impaired hearing. The most common cause of hearing loss in children is otitis media. For the elderly-the largest group affected-excessive noise, drugs, toxins, and … [Read more...] about Hearing Impairment
Hearing Loss Associated with Brain Shrinkage
Hearing loss associated with brain shrinkage, with increased risk of dementia, falling, hospitalization and overall decline in physical and mental health. Article provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine … [Read more...] about Hearing Loss Associated with Brain Shrinkage
Facts About Hearing Loss
HOW DO WE HEAR? When a person speaks or something makes a sound it creates vibrations or movement of the air. This movement of the air enters our outer ear, through the ear canal and hits our … [Read more...] about Facts About Hearing Loss
Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy: Two-year follow-up
An evaluation to confirm the safety and efficacy of balloon sinuplasty in the paranasal sinuses was performed. This study of 115 patients investigates paranasal balloon catheter devices that represent … [Read more...] about Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy: Two-year follow-up
Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy: One-year follow-up
The preservation of normal structures, restoration of sinus ventilation, and physiologic mucous drainage are central, time-tested principles used in treating patients with sinusitis as reported by the … [Read more...] about Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy: One-year follow-up
Balloon Sinuplasty
In 2006, Drs. Siegel and Bosworth along with several physicians from Johns Hopkins University were the first physicians on the East Coast to perform balloon sinuplasty. This procedure is similar to … [Read more...] about Balloon Sinuplasty
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring is a very common problem. At least 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and 25% snore every night. It is more common in males and persons who are overweight. Snoring also tends to worsen … [Read more...] about Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring
Snoring is a very common problem. At least 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and 25% snore every night. It is more common in males and persons who are overweight. Snoring also tends to worsen … [Read more...] about Snoring