Understanding the Inner Ear and Its Role in Hearing
The auditory system consists of the outer, middle and inner ear, each tirelessly working to deliver your favorite music, the soothing sound of wind rustling through the leaves at Long Bridge Park and more. However, if any part of this intricate system fails, it can lead to hearing loss. Let’s explore the inner ear’s anatomy,…
What Things Should I Avoid When Wearing Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are small, advanced devices designed to bring clarity and ease of communication to approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults. If you’re new to hearing aids, you may initially find acclimating to and caring for them a little daunting. Take a look at a few things to avoid and some essential hearing aid tips to…
How to Create a Daily Hearing Aid Routine
Embarking on the journey of wearing hearing aids can be both exciting and challenging. While these devices open a world of sound and connection, they also require some adjustment and care to ensure they function optimally. Among adults aged 70 and older who need hearing aids, only 30% have ever used them. Establishing a routine…
Signs of Hearing Loss in Musicians
For musicians, the ability to hear and interpret sounds is essential to their craft. However, music can also pose a threat to their hearing health. Let’s explore why musicians may experience hearing loss and identify any potential solutions. Understanding Hearing Loss in Musicians Musicians are at a heightened risk of hearing damage due to prolonged…
What Should I Know Before Getting Hearing Aids
Nearly 28 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids, yet many may hesitate to pursue using them due to uncertainty about where to begin. Upon realizing that hearing aids could significantly improve your hearing and overall health, there is a lot to consider. Whether you’ve been contemplating this decision for some time…
How Does Hearing Work?
Understanding the mechanics of hearing and the common factors that lead to hearing loss can help you safeguard your well-being and ensure you can cherish the sounds you love for years. Picture a serene day at Brookefield Park, where the chirping of birds fills the air. The journey of sound from the moment it leaves…
What To Know About Unilateral Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affecting only one ear is known as unilateral hearing loss (UHL) or single-sided deafness if the case is severe. Although hearing loss in one ear may not sound like a big deal, it can significantly affect your ability to understand those around you, locate sounds, hear in loud or distracting environments and more….
Why Does My Earwax Build Up (And Can It Affect My Hearing)?
Earwax, or cerumen is the waxy substance in your ear produced by glands in your ear canal to protect against germs. The accumulation of earwax is a natural process of the body and reduces the risk of infection. Too Much Earwax? Normally, a small quantity of wax accumulates and then dries up and falls out…
Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the presence of ringing, buzzing or other noises in one or both ears when there’s no actual sound present. Commonly linked to age-related hearing loss or exposure to high decibel levels, about 10% of people in the United States have reported experiencing tinnitus in the past year. For those with allergies, it’s been…
How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate For Hearing Aids
It’s a silent progression that many don’t notice until it begins to isolate them from the world they love—hearing loss is an invisible hurdle that over 28.8 million Americans are facing. It’s a curious fact that many individuals take an average of five years to seek assistance after the first signs of hearing trouble emerge….