It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
Discover how to clear the way for better hearing. Hearing begins when soundwaves enter the outer ear (the visible portion of the ear located on the outside of the head) and are channeled down the auditory canal, a tube-like passageway lined with tiny hairs and small glands that produce ear wax. At the end of […]
Whether you wear hearing instruments, are just acquiring devices, or simply wish to improve your listening skills, LACE – Listening and Communication Enhancement – training will help you get the most out of the sounds of life. Because it is a computerized, internet-based program, we can track your results and discuss them with you. Hearing […]
Feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance are more common than most people realize; fourty two percent of the American population (90 million people) experience this at least once during their lifetime, and for many the condition becomes chronic. In the elderly, dizziness is the most common reason that people over seventy five visit […]
Just about every drug – doctor prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) – has a related list of possible side effects. But did you know that there are specific medications that can be unhealthy for your ears? These sorts of drugs are out there and they’re referred to as ototoxic medications. Both over-the-counter and prescription may be […]
An individual who suffers from conductive hearing loss has trouble hearing due to a problem in their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This can happen because of a congenital absence or malformation of the ear or as a result of a blockage in the ear canal. Quite a few varieties of conductive hearing loss […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 26 million people of all ages in the United States. Noise-induced hearing loss is a temporary or permanent decrease in hearing ability brought on by exposure to a dangerous sound level (anything more than 85 decibels (dB)). For reference, regular exposure to heavy […]
Hearing loss is grouped in a variety of different ways. The specific section of the auditory system affected determines the categorization. In this brief article we supply an introduction to 5 types – conductive, sensorineural, functional, central and mixed. Certain types of hearing loss are more treatable than others, and we can guide you through […]
The canals in our ears are lined with hair follicles as well as glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen, or ear wax. This wax lines the interior surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms. A […]
