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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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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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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…
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How Does Loud Noise Lead to Hearing Loss?
More than 48 million people in the U.S. experience hearing loss, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, of this population, approximately 26 million suffer from permanent damage caused by excessive exposure…
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Newborn Hearing Screenings
All 50 states and most U.S. territories fund Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, which ensure that all babies born with hearing loss get the resources they need to develop speech and language skills…
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Hearing Loss Advice
An estimated 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, but only about one in five seek treatment. Delaying treatment can have devastating impacts on your job, health and relationships, which is why audiologists in Torrance and…
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Side Effects of Hearing Loss
The most obvious symptom of hearing loss is a decrease in your ability to hear. But untreated hearing loss can negatively affect more than just your hearing; it can play a part in your physical…
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Hearing Regulations at Work
We all have a right to be safe at work. But this was not officially mandated until the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This act outlined a series of guidelines and safety precautions…
