How Sound is Measured in Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population, and can strike people of all ages. As we get older, we all experience presbycusis, age-related hearing loss. Because of…
How to Go Out to Eat with a Food Allergy in Las Vegas
Just because you have a food allergy does not mean you have to miss out on the little things in life, like going out to eat. There are plenty of restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada that are more than willing to work with you to make your dining experience safe and enjoyable. Choose the right…
Should You Upgrade Your Hearing Aid?
Many of us hold onto things for too long – that toaster that only cooks on one side or that mug you have to hold from the rim because the handle is long gone. Maybe you are saving it because it works well enough, or maybe you want it on hand just in case you…
Illuminate the Mystery of the Sun Allergy
It’s almost summer! While most people in Las Vegas are excited for warm days full of blue skies and sunshine, those with a sun allergy are running inside to the land of air conditioning and shade. A telltale sign of a sun allergy is the development of an itchy red rash after exposure to sunlight….
Are you Allergic to Penicillin?
Penicillin Allergies Penicillin allergies have been chronically over diagnosed. While there are alternatives available, they are often less appropriate or more expensive. If you were diagnosed as a child, think your recent diagnosis was incorrect or just want to know for sure, one of the allergy services offered at your Las Vegas allergy center is…
3 Common Hearing Aid Misconceptions
Did you know that 48 million people in Las Vegas and around the country suffer from hearing loss? Almost 80 percent of these individuals don’t use their hearing aids. But why? If you have a device that can help improve your quality of life, why would you let it sit in a drawer? Turns out,…
The 6 Types of Medical Allergy Treatments
Are you looking for an allergy treatment that will help you return to your daily life in Las Vegas? For those suffering from seasonal allergies or those whose symptoms are not too severe, medical therapy is the best type of allergy treatment. The Six Categories of Allergy Treatments There are six major categories of medical…
Hearing Aid Maintenance
Hearing Aids Need to be Properly Maintained All expensive purchases require a little upkeep. That fancy pan you bought needs to be seasoned, the sports car needs to have its oil changed and your hearing aids need to be properly maintained. You and your Las Vegas audiologist worked hard to determine the best hearing aid…
Leisure Activities Rife with Loud Noise
May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month:Simple Steps to Protect Your Hearing for a Lifetime With more than half of Americans who experience noise-induced hearing loss not working in noisy jobs, the spotlight turns to what Americans are doing in their leisure time. May 1st marks the beginning of Better Hearing & Speech Month—a time…
Can Young People Also Suffer from Hearing Loss?
Hearing Loss in Children Hearing loss isn’t just a condition that plagues the older generation; children of all ages in Las Vegas, Nevada and around the country can experience a loss of hearing. More babies than you might think have hearing loss, roughly three out of every 1000 babies are born with it. Hearing loss…