Hearing Aids at South Valley Ear Nose & Throat
Hearing aids come in various shapes and sizes and have distinct purposes. The overall use of hearing aids is to help those with hearing loss hear more clearly, loudly and allow them to be able to communicate, listen and better participate in their daily activities. All hearing aids have three main parts: microphone, speaker, and…
Seeking Relief from Seasonal Allergies
At some point living in Utah, you or someone you know will experience the uncomfortable symptoms of allergies. Allergy season in Utah can start as early as February and will last until the first hard freeze. Allergy symptoms are also fairly predictable. For example, in March, many people start having watering eyes, running noses and…
Hashimoto’s is More Common than You May Think
Hashimoto’s is not the name of the best Japanese restaurant in the United States. Hashimoto’s Disease is actually the most common thyroid disorder around, affecting 14 million people in the United states alone. With a little Hashimoto’s knowledge in your back pocket, you can decide if you should seek medical attention for your symptoms. Hashimoto’s…
Not ‘Hoarsing’ Around
Have you ever suddenly lost your voice as you were energetically cheering for the home team or during a sporting event? Does your voice head south when cold, flu and allergy seasons blow into town? Hoarseness can be bothersome and can cause us to sing bass when we really are a tenor. Hoarseness is highly…
Testing for Hearing Loss
Do you find the T.V. volume needs turned higher than normal to hear what is being said? Are you asking people to repeat themselves, or are you catching yourself asking ‘what’ more often? These are small clues that may indicate your hearing should be tested by an audiologist at South Valley Ear Nose & Throat….
All About Ear Infections
The onset of cold weather is the beginning of many things: hot chocolate, snowmen with carrot noses and the anticipation of holiday gifts and parties. Along with these happy moments come some not-so-pleasant events like ear infections. Ear infections are the second most common infection diagnosed in the United States and most children will have…
What to do with Chronic Sore Throats
A sore throat is painful, takes days go away and can be expensive because of lost work, medication purchases and doctor visits. Repeat sore throats are even more of a nuisance. If you are experiencing chronic sore throats (more than five or six times a year), you may want to have your tonsils checked for…
Ear News from Around the Globe
Doctors Meads, Peterson, Gilbert and Anderson love to learn about the latest in ear, nose and throat medicine. They also love to hear the internet buzz about their profession–even the more crazy stories. This week, our doctors picked their favorite ‘ear’ stories to be published. Dr. Meads shared an article about a woman in China…
What To Do When Your Child Has a Sore Throat
Children are frequently exposed to contagious microorganisms which can cause a sore throat. What do you do if your child’s throat is sore? South Valley Ear Nose & Throat physicians weigh in on this topic: Garner B. Meads, Jr., MDSore throats can be very uncomfortable for kids. Although it’s tempting, it’s best not to go…
Dr. Gilbert Sets World Record
What do you think of when you hear about the Guinness Book of World Records? People with extraordinary strength or amazing feats of eating? In 2015, a new and interesting record was recognized by the famous record-keeping organization–an achievement involving a physician from South Valley Ear Nose & Throat. Early this year, Dr. Ryan Gilbert…