Heat, Sweat & Hearing Aids
If you work out with your hearing aids, you don’t need to stop being active during warm weather. You should, however, pay a little more attention to moisture. Sweat, heat and humidity can build up around microphones, receivers and other delicate components of a hearing aid, but for most people, a simple post-workout routine and…
Immunotherapy Explained in Plain English
We know the medical field is filled with long, hard-to-pronounce words that aren’t always clear on what they mean. We also know that it’s hard to feel connected to or excited about a treatment if the terms are vague or confusing. To help with this, we’ve built a small “dictionary” of sorts to explain what…
Structural Causes of Chronic Sinus Congestion: When Anatomy, Not Allergies, Is the Culprit
This time of year is often marked with chronic congestion issues: stuffy nose, difficulty breathing, constant nose-blowing and perhaps even a sinus headache. It may be tempting to blame it on the high pollen count, but don’t discount the possibility that your congestion may be caused by something else. The Structures of the Nose and…
Sophia Daniels
Sophia is from Cincinnati, Ohio and earned her Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Pathology from the University of Tennessee in 2024. She is currently in her third year of the Doctor of Audiology program at the University of Cincinnati. Sophia’s clinical experience includes pediatric hospital settings, university clinics, and hospital ENT environments. Her…
Delana Benge
Delana was born and raised in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. She enjoys music, reading, and taking nature walks. She spent 8 years working with adults with intellectual disabilities before transitioning into hearing healthcare. She now performs diagnostic hearing testing for both adult and pediatric patients and is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Graduation Season with Allergies: Managing Symptoms for Photos & Ceremonies
Graduation and commencement ceremonies are just a few weeks away, and if you’re graduating soon or have a soon-to-be graduate in your life, congratulations on this impressive milestone! Amidst all the pomp and circumstance, you’ll probably want to take some photos in the full regalia with all your loved ones, holding your diploma proudly. The…
What Is Cookie-Bite Hearing Loss?
Have you ever heard the term “cookie-bite hearing loss?” This sweet-sounding term describes a rare type of hearing loss in which the ability to hear mid-frequency sounds is much lower than high- and low-frequency sounds. More officially, cookie-bite hearing loss is called mid-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, or MFSNHL. The Audiogram and Visualizing Hearing Loss…
Exploring the Connection Between Hearing and Balance
At first glance, you may not think there’s a connection between your ability to hear and your ability to balance: one concerns a sense, the other concerns bodily movement. However, hearing and balance are intrinsically linked, and it’s an interesting connection to examine. Let’s discuss it in more depth. Hearing and Spatial Awareness The first…
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Habits that Affect Your Hearing Health
Our bodies are complex networks; one aspect of our health can affect other parts of our bodies in ways that are sometimes surprising. This is especially noticeable in hearing health. Hearing health can be tied to several seemingly disconnected health issues, including diabetes, arthritis, hypertension and heart disease. As a result, unhealthy habits may affect,…