It’s not unusual for people to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. It’s one of the most common health conditions in the world with some estimates suggesting that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. Although the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing […]
Amidst hectic schedules and the disruptions of events, it’s all too simple to put off essential appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for a hearing aid fitting. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is a lot more than just […]
Our ears are frequently what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our hectic daily lives. There are a few common but dangerous practices, like using cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. Below, we delve into four important strategies to safeguard your sense of hearing and […]
It’s likely that earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive consideration for you, except maybe during ear hygiene sessions. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, technically identified as cerumen, is a dense combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
Hearing loss can impact many aspects of your day-to-day life. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for instance. Communication can become strained for couples who are coping with hearing loss. This can cause increased stress, more quarrels, and even the growth of animosity. In other […]
Why is it essential to have your hearing examined on a regular basis? That’s because your overall health can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get proper treatment faster if you get tested regularly. Who should get a hearing test? […]
Physically, you will normally get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an update. Getting regular hearing exams is key to making certain your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Here are some tips to help you get the […]
Your workplace has chosen to promote teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself struggling in this new setup. It’s because the increased noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow along with […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it dehydrate you? Make you drowsy? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical term professionals […]
There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. For the majority of individuals, it’s a short-term experience. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more serious hearing-related problems. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a gradually developing condition. Symptoms develop slowly and over time. One of the earliest symptoms […]
