Swallowing Disorders and Dysphagia: Causes, Problems & Treatments

Michael P Underbrink, MD May 17, 2018 dysphagia

During May, which is Better Hearing and Speech Month, communication disorders and swallowing disorders are of interest to many as there is an increased awareness of these conditions as a result of the campaign.

Early Signs of Communication Disorders in Children

Tara Morrison, MD May 10, 2018 communication disorders

May is "Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)" in the U.S. May 1st marked the beginning of BHSM and those with hearing loss as well as organizations all over the nation hope to raise awareness of communication disorders, treatments, available ...

What Is Auditory Processing Disorder? ( Symptoms and Treatments)

Mark Nichols, MD May 03, 2018 hearing problems, auditory processing disorder

Auditory processing disorder (APD) or what doctors also refer to as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a type of hearing issue that affects children during their school-age years. It also affects adults. According to a study published ...

Ear Infection (Acute Otitis Media): Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Stanford Shoss, MD April 24, 2018 ear infections

Ear infections are a common childhood sickness and they can be painful. A lot of children will develop an ear infection at least once by the time they're one years old, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

What Is Hyperacusis? (Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

Mark Nichols, MD April 19, 2018 hearing problems

If you have hyperacusis, it's important you understand the condition, its symptoms and causes as well as how it's treated. Hyperacusis Definition So, what is hyperacusis? It’s a condition occuring from an issue with how the central auditory ...

What is Otitis Externa (Swimmers Ear)? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

Kathleen Rose McDonald, MD April 16, 2018

Otitis externa was commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” is the irritation or inflammation of the ear canal. There have been millions of reported cases of acute otitis externa in the United States which accorded to the Center for Disease Control and ...

What is Vertigo? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments)

Mark Nichols, MD April 03, 2018

People who suffer from vertigo may experience sensations that the world is rocking, rotating and spinning around them — even when they are standing perfectly still. It’s like experiencing seasickness on dry land.

What is Hay Fever? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

Patricia Leonard, MD March 28, 2018 allergies, hay fever, sneeze

Hay fever, technically known as allergic rhinitis, affects between 40 and 60 million Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. While the name “hay fever” is how this condition is typically referred to, it ...

Why Do I Sneeze All the Time? (Causes and Reasons)

Patricia Leonard, MD March 27, 2018 allergies, sneeze

The sneeze. It’s one of your body’s most powerful methods of defense, but it can leave you feeling more than a little helpless when sneezing seems to take over and you can’t seem to stop. No matter what the cause of your need to sneeze may be, it is ...

Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Chuck Leider March 15, 2018 tympanic membrane perforation, perforated eardrum

Your tympanic membrane (TM) is an important component of your ear and your hearing. You most likely know it better as your eardrum. The tympanic membrane consists of several layers of tissue which are the:

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