Hearing Loss and Dementia- No Hearing Loss is Too Minor

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Dementia, defined as a loss of brain function that can be caused by a variety of disorders affecting the brain. Symptoms include forgetfulness, impaired thinking, and judgment, personality changes, agitation, and loss of emotional control. A study by Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., from John Hopkins University...

May is National Better Hearing Month

May is National Better Hearing Month and The Ear, Nose, and Throat Center and the American Academy of Audiology are encouraging the public to contact an audiologist if they suspect hearing loss for themselves or any of their loved ones. It’s important to make an appointment now and not procrastinate....

HPV and Throat Cancer

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. Cancer of the throat and mouth has been thought to affect smokers. However, there’s another risk factor that can cause cancer in non-smokers; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Human Papilloma Virus affects the skin causing warts. Understanding the effects of this virus and protection...

Why Do You Get Motion Sickness?

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Have you ever wondered why you get motion sickness from reading in the car? Or why you feel nauseas from the swaying of the boat while others seem fine? Let’s breakdown motion sickness: Your balance system is in your ears. It can detect...

Knowing These 6 Signs of Throat Cancer Can Save Your Life

April 11-17th 2021 is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer awareness week. Well, we feel this important topic needs a month. So for the month of April the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center will present information for Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer awareness. Otolaryngologists can be the first to detect cancer...

April 11-17 is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week

Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week during the first week in April shines a light on a potentially fatal disease. Observance of this week is led by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HCNA) and supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. HCNA is a non-profit organization that works...

What to do When you Suddenly Lose Your Hearing

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Michael Layland, M.D. When you wake up in the morning and experience sudden hearing loss, who are you going to call? Your ENT doctor! Here’s why getting a same-day appointment at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center is better than the ER or your primary care...

Understanding Your Insurance

By Kelly Warf, Au.D. Susan Forman, CCS-P David Tojo, M.D. Many are unaware of what happens between giving their health insurance information to a medical office and the bill they receive from the appointment. Health insurance is an important investment. However, just because you have medical insurance doesn't mean you...

Tips For Better Hearing With a Mask

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Wearing a mask has become an important safety measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, masks have become a burden on communication. This has been difficult for those without hearing loss, but sometimes incomprehensible for those with hearing loss. The masks create a barrier to...

March 3rd is World Hearing Health Day

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Center Celebrates March 3, World Hearing Day Hearing loss in the U.S. has reached record numbers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic In 2007, the World Health Organization designated March 3 as World Hearing Health Day in order to raise awareness to the growing numbers of...