A good number of people are aware their hearing has deteriorated over the years but are hesitant to seek help. Maybe they’re somewhat in denial over their hearing loss, maybe they’re a little embarrassed over acknowledging a shortcoming or weakness, or...
According to a recent wellness report published in the Wall Street Journal, adults with mild hearing loss have a much greater risk of falling as compared to those with normal hearing. The recent discovery of hearing loss as a pathway to falling is intriguing because...
When we test your hearing at Shea Clinic Ear Nose & Throat or Shea Hearing Aid Center, the first part of the examination is usually a test of your hearing sensitivity. Our licensed professionals use different tones, from low-pitched to high-pitched, to determine...
Spring allergy season is upon us in a big way. In the Southeast, the daily pollen counts (trees are blooming now) have been in the High to Moderately High ranges for several weeks now. Soon everyone’s car and patio furniture will be yellow! Summer (grasses) and Fall...
What is Positional Vertigo? Positional Vertigo, also known as “Benign Positional Vertigo”, “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo” or “BPPV”, is caused by tiny calcium particles that have broken free from the balance detectors in the...
