If you cope with tinnitus, boarding a plane might bring more than just excitement about your destination– it might also come with worries about intensifying ear symptoms. The boosted noise inside the airplane, fluctuations in air pressure, and the anxiety associated with flying can all lead to a worsening or more bothersome experience of tinnitus. […]
Autumn is one of the best times of the year. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now imagine that you can’t hear those things or that they are muffled. Failing to […]
Have you noticed yourself cranking up the volume on your TV more than normal? Perhaps you frequently request that people repeat what they have said. Even though these signs might seem to be small inconveniences, they could be early indicators of hearing loss. What’s more, your memory may also be suffering as a result. Forgetting […]
Most hearing loss is subtle initially, and you may not even recognize a change. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to notice and bring awareness to a person’s hearing trouble. While hearing tests are a routine part of childhood, many adults tend to neglect this essential checkup, unlike regular eye exams that […]
For parents of newborns, learning that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. But the bright side is: With early diagnosis and treatment, babies with hearing loss can thrive. Indeed, they are capable of gaining linguistic skills, refining their communication techniques, and forming profound connections with their surroundings, ultimately giving rise to […]
Earwax might not be the most glamorous topic, but it plays an essential part in keeping your ears healthy. As opposed to other bodily areas, such as your teeth, feet, or skin, which require routine upkeep to remain clean, earwax is typically self-sufficient and doesn’t demand frequent attention. In fact, trying to remove it too […]
If a child has difficulty comprehending directions, mixes up words with similar pronunciations, or appears disoriented in noisy surroundings, parents might presume that a hearing issue is to blame. However, in certain circumstances, the problem might not be with the ears themselves, but instead with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which impacts the […]
Cochlear implants can offer a whole new level of sound and communication when hearing aids are not enough. These little, surgically implanted devices are made for individuals with moderate to extreme hearing loss who still strain to comprehend speech, even with hearing aids. Who can potentially gain from a cochlear implant, and what criteria determine […]
When the majority of individuals think of hearing aids, they picture traditional devices that boost sound through the ear canal. But for individuals with certain kinds of hearing loss, particularly those coping with persistent ear issues or single-sided deafness, a distinct kind of technology could provide better quality and comfort: bone conduction hearing devices. The […]
Hearing aids shouldn’t be a hinderance to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to stop engaging in the things you love simply because you have a hearing issue. Typically, it’s fine for most individuals to use hearing aids even while exercising or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping. Just be […]
