How to Clean Your Ears Safely
Keeping yourself clean offers a number of physical, mental and emotional benefits. But did you know there is a part of your body that is self-cleaning and requires little to no help from you in order to remain in working order? The body part we’re talking about is your ears. Do You Need to Clean…
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Tips to get used to your hearing aid – out and about
Prevent Your Next Hearing Aid Disaster
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are instrumental in helping you connect with others. As careful as you may be with them, accidents do happen. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do when they occur can help you stay safe and connected. Dropping Your Hearing Aid Outside Wearing a hat can protect…
Is There a Long-Term Solution for Chronic Congestion?
Turbinates are structures within the nose that are responsible for helping warm, filter and add moisture to air as you breathe it in. When healthy, these built-in air filters regulate the temperature and moisture level inside your nose. They can cause a nasal blockage when they become swollen, enlarged or displaced. Inflamed or enlarged turbinates…
Facts About Balloon Sinuplasty
The sinuses, located near the nose, between the eyebrows and behind the cheeks and forehead, can sometimes between swollen and inflamed. When this occurs for three months or longer despite treatment, it is known as chronic sinusitis. This condition makes breathing difficult and causes pain and pressure. One way chronic sinusitis is treated is with…
Byron T. Mathis
Byron T. Mathis, PA-C graduated from the University of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. In 2018, he graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston, South Carolina with a Master of Science in physician assistant studies. Among numerous honors and awards, Byron…
What to Know Before Your Brow Lift
Do you feel that the skin around your eyes is looking saggy, baggy or wrinkled? These issues can be remedied with an eyelid lift and/or a brow lift. But before deciding to undergo a plastic surgery procedure, there are some questions you may want answers to. How Do I Know if I’m a Good Candidate?…
Hearing Loss Causes Loneliness & Isolation Among Seniors
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss; this number jumps to one in two for those over age 75. This is concerning, as untreated hearing loss has a number of risks, including loneliness and social isolation,…
What Is Scar Revision Surgery?
The goal of scar revision surgery is to minimize a scar by making it blend in with the surrounding skin. The method of scar revision surgery depends on the type and severity of the scar. It is important to note that the results of scar revision surgery will likely not erase the scar completely, so…
Can a Beetle Help Your Allergies?
One of the most common causes of seasonal allergies is ragweed. This weed affects 23 million Americans and almost 14 million people in Europe. One tiny beetle is trying to help us all out by doing its best to eliminate the source of our allergy symptoms. The Dangers of Ragweed Ragweed, known as Ambrosia artemisiifolia…