8 health s The QUEE NS Courier • health • MAY 2, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com HELP FOR THOSE WITH TINNITUS If you experience a constant ringing in your ears that’s bothersome at best and debilitating at worst, you are far from alone. Tinnitus affects roughly one in five Americans and about 16 million people have serious tinnitus that requires medical attention. It’s also the most common disability for military veterans, since it can be caused by extended exposure to loud noise. While tinnitus is a common condition, it’s one that can affect each person differently. While the general description involves a ringing in the ears audible only to the person with tinnitus, sufferers also report hearing a hissing, buzzing, whistling, roaring or chirping sound. It also varies in severity - merely an unwelcome distraction for some but completely debilitating for others. Those who have tinnitus often report trouble sleeping, an inability to concentrate or complete tasks and changes in cognitive ability. If left untreated, tinnitus can lead to extreme stress for sufferers, and can present challenges both at work and at home. No cure, but treatment available Tinnitus is often related to hearing loss, although it can also be associated with earwax, head injuries, medications and other conditions. Much like hearing loss, there’s no known cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments available. Counseling and sound therapy are often used to provide relief for those with tinnitus, and the hearing aid industry has also recently developed products than can help alleviate the problems caused by tinnitus. What to do if you think you have tinnitus Tinnitus is a condition that can often be treated by a hearing care professional, although certain conditions might require medical treatment from a physician or ENT. A specialist can help you develop a treatment plan and determine if a tinnitus treatment device can help alleviate your symptoms. If you’re suffering from tinnitus, the time to get help is now. While there is no cure for tinnitus, the right treatment methods can help you manage your condition and prevent it from reaching a debilitating level. Visit www.tinnitushearing. com to learn more about this condition and find a hearing care professional near you. Courtesy BPT GET YOUR FINANCES AND HEALTH IN TOP SHAPE! The word fitness is typically used to describe a person’s physical health, but financial fitness is also important for well-being. The Queens Courier’s Health & Financial Fitness Expo on Friday, May 17, will feature both -- and show how you can keep them in top shape. At the event, sponsored by The Queens Courier, there will be a panel featuring keynote speaker Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., as well as ones from Turnpike Orthopedic and Queens County Savings Bank. The speakers will be discussing a range of topics concerning financial fitness, elder law, podiatry care and home care planning. There will also be networking opportunities, free coffee and cake, and exhibitors promoting long-term care insurance, health management, estate planning, financial services and more. This year Dr. Perry Frankel will be performing health screenings for FREE. These include testings for blood pressure, vestibular disorder, carotid arteries and more. Admission to the Health & Financial Fitness Expo is free, but limited seats are available, so call today to register. To attend or for sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities please call 718-224-5863 ext. 201 or email [email protected]. The Queens Courier’s Health & Financial Fitness Expo will be held on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m at Towers on the Green in the North Shore Towers, 272-48 Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park 11005. Everyone can afford to have a great looking smile FREE Consultation We offer No Interest Payment Plans 10% Senior Citizen Discount All special offer expires 5/31/13 Good reasons to visit our dental office Our doctors are gentle, caring and listen to you We explain your treatment so clearly you can understand We offer quality, professional dentistry that lasts $49 Cleaning--- complete X-rays, comprehensive exams, cleaning and consultation with doctor (new patients only and not valid with other offers or prior services) Morning Visit Special 20% off for Invisalign -- Dr. Im is an Elite Invisalign provider. Complimentary X-ray, exam, and consultation. $1,750 ---Spring Smile Complete Implant Package Complimentary Exam & Consultation Complimentary X-Ray (until the end of May) 252-20 Northern Blvd. #200 Little Neck, NY 11362 718-224-9453 Morning visit for invisalign special must be made before 1 pm to receive 20% off. Insurance benefits accepted. Details given at complimentary consultation.
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