Losing Hearing In Your 20s or 30s? It Might Be Otosclerosis
If you’re in your 20’s or early 30’s and have noticed that you’re having a harder time hearing, you may have a disease called Otosclerosis that tends to run in families. This condition is the most common cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults. It typically begins in early to mid-adulthood. What is […]
Your Key To Great Skin: Our Favorite Skincare Products
Taking care of your skin is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Healthy, glowing skin makes you look better – and feel better. We asked some of our skincare specialists about their favorite products for their patients, and themselves. Who knows, you might discover your new favorite! Meghan Gomez The three […]
Enlarged Breasts in Men – Treatments and Causes
Over-developed or enlarged breasts in men can occur at any age. This condition, called Gynecomastia, can be the result of hormonal changes, heredity, obesity or the use of certain drugs. It can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self-confidence. Some men may even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy simply to hide their condition. Below […]
What Do I Do About My Aging Hands?
Our hands, just like our faces, often give away our age. As cosmetic procedures for the face have increased in popularity, similar treatments for their hands have lagged behind. So, what can be done to hide the signs of aging in your hands? Most of the signs of aging in our hands revolve around the […]
10 Seasonal Allergy Tips For Spring
Spring is in the air, and so begins a season of sunshine, flowers and…sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes! Pollen, one of the biggest allergy triggers in spring, occurs when these tiny grains are released into the air from trees, grasses and weeds. When pollen gets in your nose, if you’re allergic, your body’s defenses go […]
Physicians of Advanced Specialty Care Receive Connecticut Recognition
ASC’s Dr. Jonathan Bell was recently named as one of Connecticut’s best doctors by Connecticut Magazine. He specializes in asthma, nasal allergy, food allergy, stinging insect allergy, drug allergy, hives, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Bell has been practicing at Advanced Specialty Care as an allergist since 2009.Dr. Bell received his medical degree from Georgetown University […]
Should You Use Q-Tip’s For Cleaning Ears?
There’s an old expression that goes something like “put nothing into your ears smaller than your elbow.” That’s good advice and certainly includes cotton swabs. The package that cotton swabs come in is in agreement, stating not to use them inside your ears. They’re meant to be used around the outside folds of the ear. […]
Hearing Aids Can Help A Range of Hearing Loss
Many more Americans than you’re probably aware of experience some type of hearing loss. About 15% of adults (37.5 million) over 18 in the U.S. over say they have some trouble hearing. For those between 65 and 75, that increases to approximately one in three people with hearing loss. Once 75 and older, nearly half have […]
Why Are My Allergies Worse At Night?
You may have noticed worsening of your allergy symptoms during the nighttime hours. Does your nose start to run? Do you feel congested or have a lot of post nasal drip? Do you find yourself sneezing, coughing, itching, or snoring while sleeping? If nighttime allergy symptoms are preventing you from sleeping well, you’re not the […]
The Difference Between Freckles and Sunspots
Ever wonder where those freckles on your skin are from? Or maybe you’ve discovered different, new spots on your skin. What are those and where did they come from? Here we give an overview of freckles and sunspots, where they come from and what’s the difference between the two. Freckles Freckles are small flat brown […]