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Are Musicians Prone To Hearing Loss?

During an audiologist’s career they may come across a few musicians who seek them out for answers about their ears and hearing health. For some audiologists, the task of thoroughly assessing a musician’s hearing and

What Are the Symptoms of Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a term searched often. People want to know about it. What it is, what causes it and what can be done to “get rid of it.” You might be surprised to find that

Why Does My Hearing Aid Whistle?

One of the most commonly asked questions is “Will my hearing aid whistle? My Dad’s hearing aid was always squealing!” Feedback, whistling, or squealing was a common issue with hearing aids years ago. What Is

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What Is Tinnitus Acupuncture?

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or buzzing in your ear, when there is in fact no external sound being produced. One of the most frustrating things about tinnitus is that as of this writing,

Why Do I Keep Hearing Voices In Background Noise?

There are many different kinds of hearing issues out there, with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Some people can hear but have a hard time understanding the words spoken, others need sounds to be louder

What Is A CROS Hearing Aid?

Many people can hear very little in one ear, to the point that even a hearing aid will not help. If you can only hear in one of your ears, the side of your head

What Causes Earwax?

Earwax, also called cerumen, is a normal part of a person’s ear. It is created by the body as protection for the ears. Earwax has antibacterial properties. It is secreted by glands in the skin

Do Supplements For Tinnitus Work?

People suffering from tinnitus are often dealing with misinformation when it comes to finding relief. Unfortunately, there’s a general lack of education on the topic amongst medical professionals, tons of conflicting reports online, and a

The Connection of Hearing Loss and Dementia

The Connection of Hearing Loss and Dementia

Lately there has been a lot of discussion surrounding hearing loss and cognitive decline. Many patients will arrive at their appointment for a routine hearing test, and this topic is already top of mind. Common

What Are The Criteria For Hearing Loss Disability?

What is hearing loss? When someone has difficulty hearing, it can be because they have a hearing loss. A hearing loss can occur for many different reasons such as being born with it, age, exposure

An Audiologist Explains: FDA Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

What The FDA Ruling for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Means for You Wow! It’s happening! Hearing aids are now approved for over-the-counter (OTC) sales. The years-long battle has finally come to an end, with the FDA

What To Do If Fluid In Ear Won’t Drain?

Fluid in the ear is a common problem in children, but it can be seen in adults too. The fluid is behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and is meant to drain down through the eustachian