How to Survive Summer Allergies
If you’re like most people in Evans, Georgia, you look forward to summer in much the same way a child anticipates Christmas morning. And why not? Summer is the season for getting outside and having fun! Picnics, parades, fireworks, swimming – all are pleasurable activities for Georgia residents. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to summer…
Surfer’s Ear and Other Summer-Related Disorders
When the temperature climbs into the triple digits, many of us turn to water activities to find relief…and that’s where the trouble begins. What is Surfer’s Ear and How Can it Affect Me? Despite the name, surfer’s ear can affect you even if you’ve never caught a gnarly wave or even glimpsed the ocean in…
What Hearing Aid Style is Right for Me?
About 20 percent of the population in South Carolina, and throughout the United States, suffers from impaired hearing. Nine out of 10 of those individuals will benefit from treatment with hearing aids. Factors to Consider When Choosing Hearing Aids Choosing a hearing aid may feel overwhelming. This isn’t surprising, given the vast number of different…
Snoring Treatments
Has your spouse compared the sounds you make when you sleep to a chainsaw? If so, here’s the latest buzz: you are not alone. About half of all Americans – some 45 percent – snore on occasion, and one out of five residents of Evans and across the country is a habitual snorer. Before your…
You’ve Been Diagnosed with Hearing Loss. Now What?
If you have just been diagnosed with hearing loss, you are part of a not-so-exclusive club; some 48 million people in Georgia and throughout the country experience impaired hearing to a certain degree. You are doubtless experiencing many emotions right now and wondering how your life will change with this new diagnosis. The good news…
How to Prevent Ear Infections
Ear infections are one of the most common childhood ailments in Evans; in fact, more kids visit the doctor for ear infections than any other reason. We want our children to be happy and healthy, and unexpected trips to the doctor’s office never rank highly on lists of “favorite things to do,” so preventing ear…
Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season
It seems strange to be making summer plans when there is still snow on the ground in many parts of the country, but if your child suffers from allergies in Aiken and you want to gain the upper hand over summertime allergies in order to keep them healthy and active, now is the time to…
What Can Hearing Aids Do for Me?
Patients who have been diagnosed with hearing loss will most likely benefit from hearing aids. After all, nine out of 10 people with impaired hearing across the U.S. are treated with hearing aids. If you’re wondering exactly what hearing aids will do for you, the answer is simple: a lot! How Do Hearing Aids Work?…