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Is Candling Ear Wax Safe? – Ask An Audiologist

Ear candling is an alternative medicine based on pseudoscientific principles that claim to remove earwax and toxins from the passages in one’s head. Ear candlers believe that the head contains pathways that are all interconnected

Ear Cleaning 101: The Ultimate Guide to Safe and Effective Ear Care

Many people suffering from earwax build-up (also known as cerumen build-up) will often complain of feeling plugged up, or are experiencing symptoms like crackling noises, the sensation of fullness, and popping or muffled sounds. When

Earp popping at the airplane

Ear Popping: Causes, Remedies, and Prevention Tips

There are a variety of unusual sounds and noises that occur in our ears and many different reasons why we experience these sounds and sensations. One example of such an unusual sound is a cracking

What Is The Human Hearing Range?

There are a variety of sounds in our environment at any given time and place. From the faintest of sounds that we barely notice to the loudest of sounds that we experience, sounds and noises

What You Need To Know About Hearing Test Frequency

Hearing tests are essential for evaluating an individual’s auditory ability. These tests measure the range and sensitivity of hearing, helping to identify any hearing loss or impairment. Frequencies play a crucial role in hearing tests,

Do Exercises For Tinnitus Work?

Before talking about exercises for tinnitus, let’s have a brief overview of the condition first. Subjective tinnitus is the most common form of tinnitus. It is when you perceive a sound or noise, but there

Do You Have Hearing Loss In One Ear But Not The Other?

Hearing loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s daily life and communication abilities. It can occur in one ear while the other remains unaffected, resulting in a condition known as unilateral hearing loss.

Signia Intuis 3

Signia, the creator of the Intuis 3, is owned and operated by WS Audiology, one of the largest hearing aid conglomerates in the world. WS Audiology also owns other hearing aid companies, such as Widex

ear barotrauma

Ear Barotrauma

If you have ever traveled in an airplane, you may have felt as if you needed to “pop” your ears during the ascent and descent. Oftentimes, ears will feel plugged and sound as if your

Types of Hearing Loss

Types of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in one or both ears, ranging in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. Hearing loss is very common, as it’s the third most common physical condition after

tinnitus

Crackling In Ears

Do you have weird sounds in your ears that are more similar to a crackle than a ring or a buzz? Many people come to our offices and ask what that sound is. It can

Hearing Aid Side Effects

Hearing aids are a medical device, and as such, for best outcomes, they need to be fit to an individual’s prescription. If a hearing aid is improperly fit, this can sometimes lead to undesired side