It isn’t unusual for individuals to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. Some estimates indicate that 10 percent of people have tinnitus at one point or another, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that isn’t actually there, typically, […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of daily events. You might even find yourself hesitating to order hearing aids altogether. But hearing loss affects more than only your ears and delaying treatment can have detrimental effects on your entire life. The connection […]
Our ears are often what carry the load of unintentional harm from neglect in our busy daily lives. There are some common but hazardous practices, like using cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. What follows are a few practices you can use to help protect the health of […]
It’s likely that earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of significant consideration for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene routines. However, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax build-up? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, […]
Many aspects of your day-to-day life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Untreated hearing loss, for instance, can impact your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become tense for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. This can cause increased tension, more quarrels, and even the development of animosity. If […]
Why is getting routine hearing tests significant? Well, the truth is that hearing loss can have considerable and long-term effects on your general health. Getting your hearing evaluated regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care sooner, and, improve your health, wellness, and quality of life. Getting a hearing test – who should […]
Physically, you will normally get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an upgrade. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to accommodate your specific auditory needs, requiring regular reassessment. Assuming appropriate programming and fitting, here’s a guide for their longevity. […]
Your workplace has chosen to encourage teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself struggling in this new setup. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. The inability to follow along with conversations in loud environments […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it dehydrate you? Make you drowsy? There could also be a more serious potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. In the majority of cases, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing problem is happening. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a slowly progressing condition. Symptoms progress slowly and over time. Typically, […]
