Can bluetooth earpieces work as hearing protection? Many bluetooth headphones are advertised as noise canceling. Noise canceling headphones help transfer audio more clearly and cancels out other frequencies creating a noise reduction feature. Apple airpods
While I will ply you with a lot of information about sudden deafness, or as it is also called, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), I want you to remember the most important piece of information…AS
Before we get into what happens in an audiology appointment, I should probably share why you should schedule an audiology appointment. Below are some common signs of hearing loss: Difficulty hearing everyday conversations A feeling
Have you ever had a stuffy nose and felt like your ears were going to pop? That’s because of the eustachian tubes. But what is the eustachian tube and how does it work? Read on
One of the most common phone calls that my hearing care clinic receives is: Do you provide professional ear wax removal? As Doctors of Audiology, we say yes. We not only provide ear wax removal
Communication is the exchange of information between individuals. Meaningful communication keeps people connected and allows for mutual understanding and human connection. The field of communication sciences and disorders is made up of professionals who share
The first step of a comprehensive hearing evaluation is an otoscopic examination. An otoscopic examination is completed with an otoscope which is a medical tool that provides light and magnification to view the integrity of
Ear wax is a normal body substance produced by glands in the ear canal. It is called cerumen. It is a substance made of bodily secretion, skin cells, dirt, and hair. Cerumen is produced to
Have you ever felt a strange feeling of fullness in the ear? That feeling that your ears are clogged, stuffy, or congested and even yawning, or swallowing doesn’t relieve the block. You may experience muffled
As an audiologist, ear wax is a common subject of discussion with my patients. What is ear wax? Why do we need to have ear wax? What causes ear wax? What can I do to
Patients often ask us if using hearing aids will prevent further hearing loss. They also want to know exactly when is the best time to start using hearing aids. Simple answer is to start as
Having swollen ears can be uncomfortable and even painful.The ear canal, also known as the external auditory canal, is the passageway that connects the outer ear to the eardrum. Swelling of the ear canal can