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Dr. Pryor Brenner on Spasmodic Dysphonia: Insights from The Washington Post
Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Spotlight on Dr. Pryor Brenner’s Expertise When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke about his voice disorder, spasmodic dysphonia, it brought much-needed attention to a condition that profoundly impacts lives yet…
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Hearing Loss and Cognition: What’s the Link?
Cognition and brain health has become a major topic in the world of healthcare, especially in the past couple of years. Patients often ask us as hearing healthcare professionals, “What is the relationship between hearing…
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The Silent Link: Exploring the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Fall Risk
Introduction: Hearing loss is often considered an isolated condition, primarily affecting one’s ability to perceive sound. However, recent research has shed light on a surprising and significant connection between hearing loss and an increased risk…
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Coming this Spring: Join Me at the “Use of CBCT in Endodontics” Workshop
Please join me for a 2-day classroom event on the “Use of CBCT in Endodontics” this coming March 4th and 5th in Washington D.C. This evidence-based program, updated with the most current information, has been…
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Are You One of the 25 Million American Adults with Tinnitus?
The Centers for Disease Control reports that about 10 percent of the U.S. adult population (about 25 million Americans) experiences tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition in which people hear noises, described as a ringing sound,…
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8 common causes of hearing loss and is it happening to you?
48 million Americans have significant hearing loss. 1 out of 3 people over age 65 have some degree of hearing loss. 2 out of 3 people over 75 have a hearing loss. 14% of those…
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Our Office is Now Open – What You Should Know
Dear patients: Chevy Chase ENT and Audiology is open and, in addition to telemedicine evaluations, we are now available for in-office visits. We are committed to patient, staff and community safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic.…
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Three Common Ways to Evaluate Your Hearing Aid
There are several ways of evaluating how well a hearing aid compensates for hearing loss. Below are three of the most common options. Audiometry One approach is audiometry, which measures a subject’s hearing levels in…
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Take This Quick Survey to See if You Have a Hearing Problem
According to the National Institutes of Health, you may have a hearing problem if you answer yes to three or more of the questions below. If you do, you should consider setting up an appointment with a doctor that specializes…
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Why do we have ear wax, and when and how do we clean it?
Cerumen, commonly known as ear wax, ranges between 20 to 50 percent fat and coats the ear canal. It’s purpose is to help moisturize, clean, and fight off infection in the ear canal. Produced by…
