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Apr

Can Allergies Make You Feel Sick?

Allergies are more than just a seasonal inconvenience—they can make you feel downright sick. From bothersome symptoms to impacting your overall well-being, allergies significantly affect daily life. In this blog, we delve into the question: Can allergies make you feel sick?...

Apr

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Headaches?

As experts in ear, nose, and throat health, we at Louisiana ENT Specialists often encounter questions about how various conditions can impact overall well-being. One common inquiry we receive is whether sleep apnea can cause headaches. In this blog, we'll delve into this topic to...

Mar

Are Cochlear Implants Permanent?

At Louisiana ENT Specialists, we understand the importance of clear, effective communication. And we also know that cochlear implants can be life-changing for individuals with severe hearing loss. However, a refrain we often hear from our patients is: Are cochlear implants perman...

Mar

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Seizures?

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing during sleep. While most people are aware of the potential health risks associated with sleep apnea, such as heart disease and stroke...

Dec

New Study Explains Why Hearing Loss Is Linked To Dementia

Hearing loss has a long connection to an increased risk of dementia, although the link between the two has baffled scientists for years. Now, a new study may finally have an answer. When you lose this key sense, your brain works harder to detect sound. Researchers have discovered...

Nov

New Research Shows Hearing Aids Reduce Risk of Falls

Add preventing falling to the list of reasons to get a hearing aid if your hearing starts to wane.New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that people with even mild hearing loss are at more than double the risk of falling. And falls are a le...

Nov

Experts Provide Tips for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 22 million workers are exposed to sustained noises louder than 85 dB, which can cause potential hearing damage. The rule-of-thumb in evaluating how loud 85 dB noise is is best demonst...

Nov

New Technology Helping to Diagnose Hearing Loss in Infants

According to the researchers at Monash University, Australia, prolonged hearing loss can severely affect how the brain's language areas develop, affecting a child’s ability to develop speech and language. Currently, several diagnostic tests are required to determ...

Nov

New Auditory Pathway Map Offers Hope

Researchers have developed a non-invasive method for mapping the human auditory pathway, which could potentially be used as a tool to help clinicians decide the best surgical strategy for patients with profound hearing loss.The findings, published today in eLife, highlight t...

Nov

AAP Warns About Hearing Loss Risks in Children from Sound Machines

The hazards of excessive noise have long been downplayed; Now is the time to act and recognize this public health concern, pediatricians sayThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music- “Turn that thing down!” — is well-founded, as evidence s...

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