Who is Eligible for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Sinusitis is the most common chronic health condition in Aiken and throughout the country. 37 million Americans suffer from its effects every year. Many of these individuals might be able to find relief from a minimally-invasive surgical procedure known as Balloon Sinuplasty. Chronic Sinusitis: Causes and Symptoms Persistent inflammation and swelling of membranes lining the…
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…
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Andrea L. Glover, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Ms. Glover lives in Martinez, Ga and has two grown children. She graduated from the University of Georgia with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech/Language Pathology. She has over 35 years of experience in speech/language pathology with both pediatrics and adults. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and walking on the beach.
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…
What is an Allergist / Immunologist?
An allergist/immunologist is a doctor who is trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders. What Credentials do Allergists Have? The path to becoming an allergist is long – it requires at least nine years of training beyond a bachelor’s degree. After earning a medical degree, physicians must complete a…
Hearing Aid Upgrade
Time to Upgrade? Hearing aid technology is rapidly advancing. If your hearing aids are more than a few years old, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Today’s products offer a unique and personalized experience to suit your lifestyle. Improved Listening Today’s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an…