Sudden deafness, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), happens when someone suddenly loses their hearing in one or both ears. The exact cause is not always apparent, but often it is due to
Itchy ears can be annoying and bothersome. It is a common problem that can be associated with different factors. While having itchy ears is not usually a medical emergency or a common cause for concern,
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
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
Pressure in the ear, medically referred to as ear barotrauma or otic barotrauma is a type of ear damage. As the name implies, ear barotrauma is caused by pressure differences between the external and internal
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 Is An Audiologist? An audiologist is a postgraduate trained healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, treats and manages hearing, hearing loss, auditory pathway health and balance disorders at all ages (birth to end of life).