Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
It is inevitable. Getting older is a symptom of being human. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 28.8 million Americans between the ages of 20-69 could benefit from a hearing aid. One out of three people between...
Allergy, Dizzness, Ear Infections, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
Many people experience difficulty hearing or loss of hearing at some point in their life. Hearing loss can cause difficulty communicating in social situations, at school, at work, or at home, and it may contribute to isolation and a decline in quality of life. Hearing...
Ear Infections, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
What are the signs of hearing loss? There are many signs and symptoms of hearing loss. Signs of Hearing Loss: Frequently asking people to repeat themselves Difficulty hearing people on the phone Having to listen to the radio or TV louder than a normal level Trouble...
Allergy, Ear Infections, Hearing Loss
Ear infections can involve either the middle ear, or the ear canal, and both can cause pain, fever, drainage, and changes in hearing. Ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Middle ear infection (otitis media) can occur in both children and adults,...
Dizzness, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
Bell’s palsy is a condition where one side of the face becomes weak or paralyzed for no apparent reason. For many patients, this will be very alarming, and they may even believe they are having a stroke, causing them to go to the emergency room. Bell’s palsy is not...
Dizzness, Ear Infections, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be caused by many different causes. Age, disease, and injury generally contribute to the inability to hear. Repeated exposure to loud noise over time can damage the delicate structures of the ear, and ultimately, the ability to hear. Family history,...
