Medically reviewed by Samantha Dowell, CPNP Rates of strep throat are highest between December and April of each year. Right now, we are in the peak of the season. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said unpublished data from its national surveillance program show that visits for regular strep infections reached a five-year […]
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “sleep like a baby,” you may be wondering where this came from. After all, for many parents, sleep challenges in children begin at birth and continue right through the teen years. While many times, these issues are nothing more than an annoyance, occasionally, a child has a true sleep […]
Most parents have heard of ear tubes, but unless you or a child in your family has needed them, you might not really know much about them. What exactly are they and why do some children need them? We asked Allen Marshall, MD, otolaryngologist, WakeMed Ear, Nose & Throat – Head & Neck Surgery, to […]
Don’s hearing loss began several years ago. Starting at the of 19, he served as a county firefighter, controlling and putting out fires as well as responding to emergencies involving area residents, property and the environment. In the 1980s, when Don began his career, hearing protection was optional for firefighters. Don says, “There were chainsaws, […]
If you have an allergy that occurs over several seasons, you may be allergic to the spores of molds or other fungi. Molds live everywhere. Upsetting a mold source can send the spores into the air. Mold and mildew are fungi. They are different from plants or animals in how they reproduce and grow. The […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. My colleague, Dr. Marshall, only hears “Yanny,” and I can’t hear anything but “Laurel.” The two of us have engaging clinical debates on a regular basis, but who is right in this situation? The answer is BOTH of us. Your Hearing Abilities Like the rest of the world […]
Pollen is one of the most common triggers of seasonal allergies. Many people know pollen allergy as “hay fever.” Experts usually refer to pollen allergy as “seasonal allergic rhinitis.” Each spring, summer and fall, plants release tiny pollen grains to fertilize other plants of the same species. Most of the pollen that causes allergic reactions […]
I’m sure everyone has wondered at one time or another, why we have the strange shaped objects on the sides of our heads. Ear Positioning Matters The outer flap of the ear, called the pinna, acts as a sound gatherer, similar to a horn. The horn is pointed slightly to the front allowing the ear to […]
Our heredity plays a role in how we hear. I know! I know! If you had a dollar for all the things mom and dad didn’t tell you! Most likely, your parents may have chalked their hearing loss up to selective hearing or “just something that happens with age”. Hearing Loss: Not Just Age-Related The truth […]
Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Often, its effects are underestimated because the damage takes place so gradually. The risk of hearing loss depends on both the intensity and the duration of the exposure to the loud noise or music. Noise/music induced hearing loss is preventable. In fact, the average […]
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