The Healthy Resolution: Treating Hearing Loss
As we embark on a new year, it’s time to prioritize our health and well-being. While we often think about resolutions related to exercise, diet, mental health and better work-life balance, there’s one crucial aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked: hearing health. Addressing hearing loss is not just about improving your ability to hear; it’s about…
How Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Holidays?
The holidays are often described as a warm and magical time full of shared moments with friends and family, good food and more. However, this time of year can present a unique challenge for those with hearing loss. With hectic shopping trips, loud family dinners and work parties, the holiday season is full of communication…
Carolina ENT Physician Will Lead National ENT Academy Private Practice Organization
Dr. David Melon of Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat/Sinus and Allergy Center has been elected chair of the Otolaryngology Private Practices Section (OPPS) at the recent American Academy of Otolaryngology national meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The OPPS represents more than 6,000 private practicing ENT physicians across the U.S. supporting the unique challenges facing independent physician…
How Can Mold Allergies Be Managed?
With summer ending and the leaves beginning to change color around Geitner Park, it’s easy to think that allergies will disappear until the next pollen season. While pollen allergies may disappear during winter, mold allergies stick around. An estimated 10% of people have a mold allergy, with 5% showing symptoms. Mold allergy symptoms are similar…
Financing
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. If we are contracted and you provide complete and accurate information about your insurance, we will submit claims to your insurance carrier and receive payments for services. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be responsible for co-payments, co-insurance or other deductible amounts due at the…
What to Expect From an Allergy Test
Allergies affect more than 100 million Americans a year. Allergies symptoms will vary from person to person and may include but are not limited to: Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) it believes is harmful by releasing histamine. Histamine release results in one or more of the allergy symptoms listed…
Dr. Tucker Appointed to American Academy of Audiology Committee
We are happy to announce that Emilee Tucker, Au.D. has been appointed to the American Academy of Audiology’s Accessibility Committee. Dr. Tucker is honored to be able to serve her profession at the national level. The Accessibility Committee is responsible for ensuring continue progress toward the Academy’s vision of accessibility. Her roles will include recommending priorities…
Congratulations, Dr. Harrill
A provider at Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat – Sinus and Allergy Center been honored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Willard C. Harrill, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award. The award recognizes academy members for commitment and achievement in service that improves…
How Does Humidity Affect Hearing Aids?
In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. The small but technologically advanced devices help manage your hearing loss and tinnitus by amplifying and clarifying speech sounds, improving your spatial awareness and masking tinnitus with white or external noise. With all the benefits hearing aids provide, it is always a…
The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
If you are one of the nearly 30 million Americans who could benefit from using hearing aids, you may be overwhelmed in trying to decide what pair is right for you. One factor that might influence your decision is what type of battery you prefer to use. Without batteries, your device would be unable to…