Hearing is one of our most critical senses. While we can certainly live without it, many of our cultural ideas and touchstones rely on our ability to hear. But, how does hearing work? The answer, while complicated, can be explained… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘ear health’
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How Spring Allergies May Hurt Your Ear Health
If you are dreading the pollen this spring, you are far from alone. Over fifty million Americans suffer from allergies this time of year. In addition to the discomfort, environmental allergies can do damage on your ears. Here are a… Read More
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How is Tinnitus Linked to Hearing Loss?
Many people know tinnitus as the infamous “ringing in the ears.” In reality, tinnitus can sound like many things. People experience a range of sounds with tinnitus, from ringing to buzzing, hissing, whistling, and more. When you experience tinnitus, or… Read More
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Your First Audiology Appointment: What to Expect
Maybe you developed some recent concerns about your hearing, or you decided that taking a holistic approach to your health should include getting regular checkups for your ears. Either way, if you’ve never been to an audiologist before, you might… Read More
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How You Can Protect Your Hearing During the Winter
This winter, with temperatures dropping sometimes into the single digits, cold weather health and safety has been more important than ever. But as you may know, it is just as important to protect your ears while you are bundling up… Read More
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The Four Types of Hearing Loss
When you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss, it may be a result of a variety of causes. While some are born without the ability to hear, others may suffer from one of the many causes of permanent… Read More
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The Dangers of Cotton Swabs for Your Ears
Often times, people view ear wax as something that is gross and unsanitary. Because of this, when people notice ear wax is in their ears, they may try to clean it out with a cotton swab. While this may seem… Read More
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What are a Baby’s Expected Hearing Milestones?
The first couple years of a child’s life are crucial when it comes their development and growth. It is important that you are looking for developmental milestones as your child gets older to make sure that they are in good… Read More
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5 Tips to Help Protect Your Ears
Hearing loss is a very common problem and once your hearing is damaged, there is no going back. That is why it is so important to take the necessary precautions to protect your hearing so that you don’t have… Read More
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What Medical Conditions Can Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of different factors including something as simple as aging or a sudden loud noise. However, other times, there are medical conditions that can cause damage to your hearing as well. Here are… Read More