In the hectic frenzy of everyday life, our ears frequently bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of using cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet hazardous practices. What follows are a few practices you can use to help […]
Chances are, earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of significant contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. 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 composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for example. For couples who are coping with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased stress, more quarrels, and even the development of animosity. […]
Why is it worthwhile to have your hearing tested on a regular basis? That’s because your overall health can be considerably affected by hearing loss. Getting your hearing examined regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care quicker, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Who should get a hearing test? […]
Physically, you will usually get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids could need an upgrade. Getting regular hearing evaluations is key to making certain your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for […]
Your workplace has decided to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become difficult for you. It’s because the increased noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if standard hearing tests indicate […]
It’s normal to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it dehydrate you? Cause sleeplessness? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given this condition and […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this condition is temporary. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more substantial hearing-related problems. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly progressing condition. Symptoms appear gradually over a long time period. One of the earliest symptoms […]
Nowadays, the mobile phone network is much more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one group for whom phone conversations aren’t always a reliable experience: those who have hearing loss. There must […]
Caring for your hearing aids probably seems simple enough. After all, you were likely given a set of care instructions when you first bought your devices. With regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means you probably didn’t remember […]
