Ear, Nose & Throat covers common conditions and treatments related to the ears, nose, and throat, offering advice on prevention, symptoms, and improving overall health in these areas.

Hey there, future mama (or anyone curious about that mysterious “pregnancy nose” trend you’ve seen pop up on TikTok). Yes, it’s real, and no, your nose isn’t secretly planning a makeover on its own. It’s simply a side‑effect of the incredible hormonal circus that’s happening inside you right now. In the next few minutes, I’ll […]

Ever wondered why some cases of meningitis seem to pop up out of nowhere while others are prevented by a simple shot? The answer lies in the tiny capsular “flavors” of Neisseria meningitidis – the bacteria that cause most bacterial meningitis. Those flavors are called serogroups, and getting a clear picture of them is the […]

Ever Get That Sudden Silence? You know that weird, fleeting moment… everything around you seems suddenly muted? Your friends are laughing or your kids are talking fast, and suddenly it feels like the volume dial on your life’s soundtrack just slipped. You squint, nod, hope you catch the punchline—but it doesn’t land. Honestly? It’s a […]

(img by SeniorLiving.org) Can Better Hearing Be Simple? Let’s start with a question: have you ever realized just how much you strain to follow conversations in a noisy restaurant… but you still nod along like you don’t want anyone to notice? I’ve been there more times than I’d care to admit (and trust me, my […]

(img by Audiology Online) Let’s Cut Through the Noise You know those moments when you’re in a crowded café, and someone across the table is telling a funny story—but all you catch is every clatter of cutlery and half a sentence? Yep, been there, and it’s honestly the worst when your ears just can’t keep […]

(img by GoodRx) Wait… Does Insurance Even Help? So—let’s imagine you’re at your favorite noisy diner, maybe halfway through your eggs, and someone across the table cracks a joke. Everyone laughs, forks pause in mid-air, but you? You catch maybe two words and just sort of grin, desperately hoping you didn’t just miss your own […]

Feeling Left Out? You know that moment when you’re at a birthday dinner, and everyone erupts with laughter—except you’re just nodding along because you totally missed the punchline? Oof. It’s not just awkward… it stings. Most of us think hearing loss is just about getting older, but honestly, it can hit anyone—young, old, doesn’t matter. […]

(img by AARP) Wait, Did Hearing Aids Just Get… Fun? Let’s be real. Shopping for hearing aids has always felt a bit like picking socks in a blackout, right? You sort of guess, you hope you get two of the same, and then you spend the next month wishing you’d picked something comfier. Well, here’s […]

Noticing the Little Sounds Fade Okay, let’s just jump right in—forget stuffy intros. Have you ever been surrounded by the lively hum of a family BBQ or sitting in your favorite café, and suddenly realize you’re nodding along more than actually catching every word? It sneaks up, this hearing thing. I remember my own dad, […]

(img by The Senior List) Too Many Choices… Or Too Many Traps? Picture this: You’ve finally decided, “Alright, it’s time.” Maybe you’ve missed one too many jokes or cranked the TV so loud that the neighbor’s dog howls along. You want to hear better. Simple, right? Except you take one step into the hearing aid […]