Tinnitus is an extremely common condition of the ear. 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. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that isn’t really there, normally, it’s a […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You might even find yourself hesitating to order hearing aids altogether. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is far more than just a misstep concerning your ears alone. Untreated hearing loss can result […]
Our ears are often what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our hectic day-to-day lives. There are some common but hazardous practices, like making use of cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health in peril. Below, we explore four important ways to safeguard your sense of hearing and […]
You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. However, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. What causes the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, technically identified as cerumen, is a dense blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for example. Communication can become strained for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. In other […]
Why is getting routine hearing assessments significant? Well, the truth is that hearing loss can have considerable and long-term effects on your general wellness. Having your hearing tested regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care faster, 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 could need an upgrade. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are customized to support your specific auditory requirements, necessitating regular reassessment. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting collaboration and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in noisy environments frequently acts as […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start taking it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given this […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. For most people, it’s a temporary situation. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more severe hearing issue is happening. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms build slowly and […]
