Chances are, earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive consideration for you, except maybe during ear hygiene sessions. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also technically called cerumen, is made up of a mix of sweat, skin particles, hair, […]
Hearing loss can affect many aspects of your daily life. Untreated hearing loss, for example, can impact your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become strained for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent arguments. If ignored, in other words, […]
Why is it essential to get your hearing assessed on a regular basis? That’s because your general health can be considerably affected by hearing loss. Getting your hearing assessed regularly can help you identify hearing loss early, get care faster, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Getting a hearing test – who […]
Physically, you will normally get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids could need an upgrade. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to accommodate your specific auditory needs, requiring regular reassessment. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new arrangement has become challenging for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in loud environments frequently acts as an […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? You may not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical term professionals […]
There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. For most people, it’s a short-term situation. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more severe hearing issue is happening. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is usually not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms show up slowly […]
Nowadays, the cellular phone network is much more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everyone can hear you all the time. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. There must be an easy solution for that, right? Why not use a pair of hearing […]
Taking care of your hearing aids probably feels simple enough. After all, you were probably given a set of care instructions when you initially purchased your devices. In regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, the majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means you […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people older than 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we get older. […]