Coping with Ménière’s Disease

Coping with Meniere's disease is not easy. Learn as much as you can about how to deal with attacks and how to help yourself between attacks.

Styles of Hearing Aids

Your audiologist or hearing aid specialist will work with you to make the best all-around choice. This choice should reflect your needs, preferences, and budget.

What Is an Audiogram?

The results of your hearing test are shown on a graph called an audiogram. It shows which types of sounds you can and can't hear. A sample audiogram is provided here.

Signs of Hearing Loss

Most people age 65 and older have some hearing loss. By age 80, almost everyone does. Hearing loss often occurs slowly over the years. So you may not realize your hearing has gotten worse.

Your Scoliosis Evaluation

If a school screening or your doctor finds signs of scoliosis, you’ll visit a special bone doctor (orthopaedist) for an evaluation. This visit helps determine what treatment may be best for you now.

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)

Allergy shots are a type of treatment for allergies. The goal of the treatment is to make your body less sensitive to allergens. Allergens are the substances that cause your allergies.