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…
Identifying and Managing Non-allergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis can be either allergic or non-allergic. It is considered allergic when it is triggered by allergens and non-allergic when it is triggered by environmental factors. Non-allergic rhinitis is similar in symptoms to allergic rhinitis. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: Non-allergic rhinitis does not usually cause the itchy eyes, nose or throat…
Congratulations Dr. Zanation
One of the most cited physicians on Doximity is a provider at Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat – Sinus and Allergy Center. Dr. Adam Zanation has received more than 9,200 citations on his articles. This places Dr. Zanation in the top 5% for citations within the Doximity community. Dr. Zanation has 200 peer reviewed articles…
Article by Carolina ENT Providers Finds Success
Two physicians at Carolina ENT are the authors of one of the most popular articles in the Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology Journal. In May 2021, Dr. Willard Harrill and Dr. David Melon published “A field guide to U.S. healthcare reform: The evolution to value-based healthcare.” It’s since become one of the publication’s most downloaded articles. The…
Can Hearing Aids Help You Avoid Relationship Problems?
Although hearing loss is extremely common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. There are many reasons for this, most based on misconceptions like “hearing aids will make me look old” or “my hearing isn’t bad enough to need hearing aids.” Unfortunately,…
Dr. Cost Elected Chief of Staff
We are happy to announce Dr. Jamey Cost has been elected to serve as Chief of Staff for Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Cost is honored to be able to serve the hospital as well as the entire community through this appointment. As Chief of Staff, Dr. Cost has many responsibilities including chairing several hospital committees…
Do Allergies & Asthma Increase My Risk of Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that form in the lining of the nasal and sinus passages. They are normally soft and shaped like teardrops or grapes. There is typically no pain associated with nasal polyps. Long-term inflammation is usually the cause of nasal polyps. We review more about the connection between allergies, asthma and nasal…
How to Enjoy Podcasts with Hearing Loss
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you either enjoy listening to podcasts or are trying to get into one, we review tips for how to get the most out of them below. Use…
How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids
Earwax plays an essential role in keeping your ears healthy. However, too much can cause problems, especially for your hearing aids. How Too Much Earwax Damages Hearing Aids Earwax buildup is one of the leading reasons for hearing aid repair. This is because, over time, earwax can reduce function and degrade parts of your hearing…
Here’s How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Love Life
Investing in hearing aids doesn’t just improve your quality of life, but also your partner’s. In fact, one study found, “Before the provision of a hearing aid significant others experienced difficulties with person-to-person conversation, with group conversation and in viewing (listening to) television of the same order as did the hearing impaired individual. After the…