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Many people suffering from earwax (also called cerumen) build-up will often complain of feeling plugged up, or are experiencing symptoms like crackling noises, the sensation of fullness, popping or muffled sounds. When I hear someone ask, “How should I clean my ears of earwax?” I...
Unilateral hearing loss, or hearing loss in only one ear, is one form of hearing loss that people may experience at any time across the lifespan. While people with unilateral hearing loss may appear to function as if they do not have hearing loss in...
Exostoses is a medical term for a benign overgrowth of bone in the ear canal. The extra bone formation occurs in the inner ⅓ of the ear canal, and typically occurs after several exposures to very cold water. These bone growths are typically seen in...
Itchy ears are a common problem that, while annoying and bothersome, are not usually harmful or a cause for concern. There are a lot of causes for itchy ears that will be discussed later, but the important thing to remember is that no matter the...
Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) that is accompanied by a whooshing or thumping sound in one or both of your ears. This sound does not come from an external source, but from within your body and sounds like...
Comfortable Hearing Aids Hearing aids can be a daunting topic for many first time users or even their family members trying to be supportive in this new endeavor. Let me help break down some of the differences you will be presented with after visiting your...
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The impact of hearing impairment and hearing aid use on progression to mild cognitive impairment in cognitively healthy adults: An observational cohort study A research article published in February of 2022 detailed its findings on how hearing loss and the use of hearing...
Selective hearing is the ability to listen to a single speaker while in a crowded or loud environment. You have probably heard the phrase in a joking manner referring to a person who seems to hear only what they want to hear when they want...
What is a tinnitus masker? Tinnitus is a common problem that millions of Americans face every day. In fact, it is the third-largest reported disability in the United States. It is also the most widely reported disability in the United States Military/VA population too. Tinnitus...
Tinnitus retraining therapy helps retrain the brain, not eliminate the sound. TRT focuses on reducing how strongly the brain reacts to tinnitus, helping the sound fade into the background of daily life rather than controlling it. Tinnitus retraining therapy combines sound therapy with expert counseling....
Why your ears make wax Your ears are self cleaning! Ear wax is a completely natural substance that actually works to lubricate the skin in your ear canal and to kill germs. Ear wax is a mixture of the dead skin cells from your eardrum...
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
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