As the crisp air and bright colors of autumn roll in, so do the sounds that make this season unique, children laughing as they trick-or-treat, the gratifying crunch of leaves underfoot, and the crackling of a warm fire. Now imagine how much less pleasant your fall experience will be if those sounds start to fade […]
The majority of people aren’t proactive about the health of their hearing and most likely haven’t had a hearing screening since grade school because it’s typically not part of a routine adult physical. The good news: Hearing exams are simple, painless, and supply a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both for identifying hearing […]
It’s likely that earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene routines. Nonetheless, understanding what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. What initiates the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, technically called cerumen, is a thick combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and […]
Why is having routine hearing assessments essential? That’s because your overall health can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Having your hearing screened regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care quicker, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Getting a hearing exam – who should do it? A loss in […]
Muffled hearing can present for lots of reasons. In most instances, this situation is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more serious hearing problem is happening. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms build slowly and over time. […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, like hearing loss, as insignificant. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around you. Modern, high-end […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not really certainly why. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV […]
Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss typically advances. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults hardly ever even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on your hearing health? […]
Measuring hearing loss is more technical than it may at first seem. If you’re suffering from hearing loss, you can probably hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters just fine at whatever volume. It will become more obvious […]
