HEARING LOSS IN ELDERLY POPLULATION INCREASES RISK OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Take a quick quiz! Do you often ask people to repeat themselves? Do you complain that people are always mumbling? Do you face problem following conversations with more than 2 people? Have people complained that you listen to the TV or Radio too loudly? Do …
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Does your ear get blocked when flying ? In recent times Air travel has become a common travelling mode. An otherwise smooth journey can become distressing when we experience unpleasant sensation in the ears. During take-off and landing of the airplane, you may feel a slight ear block/pain, muffled hearing. In worst case scenarios it …
Scarless Ear Surgery In the last decade, there has been an increase in the use of endoscopes in ear surgeries, not just as an adjunct method, but exclusively. Endoscope provides a wider panoramic view thereby allowing for a better access to deeper and narrower spaces in the ear. The use of endoscope has made ear …
Is Ear wax good for the ears ? Ear Wax is a natural secretion like sweat. It is useful as it:● Traps dust, bacteria & other germs & prevents them from entering and damaging your ear.● Protects the skin of your ear canal from becoming irritated by water.● The peculiar smell of wax does not …
Do you suffer from Excessive Sneezing ? What causes allergic rhinitis?Allergic rhinitis occurs when your immune system reacts in response to certain allergens. The word ‘’allergy’’ means an altered reactivity of the body to otherwise harmless environmental substances. Some common allergens triggering allergic rhinitis are –• Dust mites• Grass pollen• Animal dander• Moulds• Fungi …
Did you know ? Hearing ability is important for children to develop speech and language skills as they grow. In the past, hearing loss in children often went undetected until the child was around two years old, when it became obvious that he or she wasn’t talking yet. Research has demonstrated that detection and intervention …
80% of all deafness is avoidable Hearing is the process by which the ear transforms sound vibrations from the external environment into nerve impulses that are conveyed to the brain where they are interpreted as sound.Hearing loss is described by which portion(s) of the ear is involved: conductive, sensorineural & mixed • Conductive hearing …
Why do you get nose blocks ? Nasal blockage makes your breathing uncomfortable and is quite distressing if it lasts for a longer duration. The commonest cause of nasal block is cold or flu.The other causes include Allergic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Deviated nasal septum, Trauma to the nose, Polyps, Benign masses such as Angiofibromas or Inverted …
Benefits of Nasal Irrigation Nasal irrigation with salt water (saline) is also called nasal wash, rinse, douche or lavage. It is a personal hygiene practice in which patient’s nasal cavity is washed with saline water to flush out debris and mucus. The earliest record of nasal irrigation practice is found in Ayurveda. Jal-neti is an …
All you need to know about Hearing Aids What are hearing aids?Hearing aids are the electronic devices designed to improve the hearing of a person with hearing loss by amplifying the environmental sounds. Hearing Aid Uses?Hearing aids are recommended for patients who develop deafness due to various causes, commonest of them are age related senile …