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Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children
Does your child seem to constantly get ear infections? If so, they may be a candidate for ear tubes. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of tympanostomy tubes. What Is an Ear Infection?…
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How to Spot the Signs of a Balance Disorder
If you feel like you’ve just gotten off a ride at Disneyland even though all you did was get out of bed or turn your head too fast, you may have a balance disorder. Knowing…
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Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Migraines?
Have you ever developed an intense headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound? If so, you may have experienced a migraine. While common, the causes are not fully understood, and the…
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Tinnitus Sleep Strategies
There are many possible reasons you’re not getting a full eight hours of sleep. Having tinnitus, a symptom of an underlying disease that causes you to hear a buzzing, clicking, humming or roaring sound that…
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What You Need to Know About Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are built to last. But since they are used for most hours of the day and spend much of their time in a fairly inhospitable environment, it is…
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Signs It’s Time for a Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are sophisticated devices that pack state-of-the-art technology into a very tiny package. Because they live in the rugged environment of your ear, they are subjected to earwax impaction, moisture from sweat and oil…
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Underlying Causes of Tinnitus You May Not Know About
Approximately 20% of all Americans experience tinnitus. Even with such a high prevalence, there is still a lot unknown about this phantom ringing in the ear. Understanding the causes can help determine the right treatment…
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Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Forgetting someone’s name whom you just met or where you put your car keys is a normal part of getting older. But for the more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, their memory…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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What to Know Before Your First Audiologist Visit
Most individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before finally seeking treatment. This means their first visit to the audiologist may take place after years of struggling to hear and living with…