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
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
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 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
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
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
Over-the-counter hearing aids are a new category of hearing aids that will be available to the public without visiting a hearing healthcare provider. OTC hearing aids, like professionally fit hearing aids (which moving forward will
Nano hearing devices are over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices manufactured by a company in Minnesota called “Nano.” Nano claims on their website that their hearing devices are less expensive because they “cut out the middleman,” meaning
Most hearing aids on the market today are moisture-proof or water resistant and not completely waterproof. A waterproof hearing aid is one that can remain immersed underwater for an indefinite period of time and continue
Conductive hearing loss is caused when there is an obstruction or disruption to the flow of sound through the outer and or middle ear. I have commonly described this to students or patients as a
Hearing aids are powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries. Disposable, or zinc-air batteries, have a sticker or tab covering the flat side of the battery. Removing the sticker allows oxygen to enter the battery
Tinnitus is often a symptom of an underlying health condition that involves perception of a sound that often can’t be attributed to a source in the environment. While there is a list of underlying causes