Think you have a penicillin allergy? The good news is you may not!
Roughly 10% of the population believes they have a penicillin allergy. The truth is that fewer than 10% of people with a reported penicillin allergy actually have one. This topic has garnered significant attention recently after a large review article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association highlighted this important issue. The article…
Make this your year for better hearing!
People who suffer from hearing loss wait on average 7 years before seeking help. Start your new year off with a gift to those you love and yourself and take the first step towards better hearing. Get your hearing tested Don’t ignore the signs of hearing loss which could include, having trouble understanding other when…
Why are audiologists needed?
While many individuals think hearing loss is tied to age, the fact is many people of all ages suffer from hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately 15 percent of American adults — 37.5 million — age 18 and older report some trouble hearing. Moreover,…
Happy Better Speech & Hearing Month!
Signs of Hearing Loss: People experience hearing loss in different ways. For some the initial signs of hearing loss may be subtle while other may experience more abrupt hearing loss. See below for some common signs you can watch for in yourself and your loved ones. You might have hearing loss if you . ….
Voice Disorders and Voice Health
Happy better speech and hearing month! Many people suffer with voice disorders yet are unfamiliar with how they are caused or how they can prevent them. Voice disorders may make people sound hoarse or make speech production difficult and sometimes painful. There are many ways to classify voice disorders but the main categories are: Organic…
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears and affects about 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus isn’t a condition itself — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder. Symptoms Tinnitus involves the annoying sensation of hearing sound when no…
National Protect Your Hearing Month
October is national Protect Your Hearing month, and we at Midwest Hearing Aid Systems want to help you make the safest choices for your hearing. According to the CDC, there are 10 million people under the age of 70 who suffer from hearing loss. Many people associate hearing loss with aging, however, there are many…
Fall Allergy Prevention
People who suffer from allergies may start sneezing and wheezing in the fall, but there are things they can do to ease their seasonal misery. Climate change may actually be causing an earlier and longer fall allergy season and wind can carry the pollen from ragweed, grasses and trees up to 100 miles from its…