How Inner Ear Drug Delivery Will Change Hearing Loss Treatment

If you were to begin experiencing hearing loss tomorrow and visited an audiologist, what treatment recommendation do you expect to receive? If you are like most people, you would probably expect to be recommended an amplification device, like a hearing aid. However, if you were to begin experiencing the symptoms of an infection tomorrow and… Continue reading How Inner Ear Drug Delivery Will Change Hearing Loss Treatment

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Irrigation

Earwax buildup can be a serious problem when it comes to your overall hearing health. Though earwax, also known as cerumen, is a good, healthy, and important safeguard protecting the fragile parts of your ear against bacteria and debris, in some cases, you really can have too much of a good thing. Excessive buildup can… Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Irrigation

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Irrigation

Earwax buildup can be a serious problem when it comes to your overall hearing health. Though earwax, also known as cerumen, is a good, healthy, and important safeguard protecting the fragile parts of your ear against bacteria and debris, in some cases, you really can have too much of a good thing. Excessive buildup can… Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Irrigation

Revolutionary Treatment For Hearing Loss Is On Its Way: Inner Ear Drug Delivery

Whether it be a breathtaking symphony or heartfelt conversation across the dinner table with family and friends, sound plays a pivotal role in our everyday lives. Without this aspect of life, study after study concludes our quality of life, happiness, and relationships can greatly suffer. Unfortunately, this is the reality for over 48 million Americans… Continue reading Revolutionary Treatment For Hearing Loss Is On Its Way: Inner Ear Drug Delivery

Should I Try Ear Irrigation?

Chances are you?ve heard a whole lot of suggestions about the best way to clean ears. The recommendations have changed over the years as we?ve learned more and more about the ear, the ear?s structure, ear wax, and how it all works together to facilitate and protect hearing. Ear candling is a big, dangerous no-go… Continue reading Should I Try Ear Irrigation?

Time To Clean Your Ears? Here Is How To Irrigate Your Ears Safely

Ear irrigation is an effective method of ear cleaning. It involves flushing your ears with liquid to remove earwax buildup and foreign matter. Hardened earwax can cause hearing loss, dizziness, and pain. Irrigation does an effective job of removal, but it does have risks. Physicians will not suggest irrigating the ears for people with specific… Continue reading Time To Clean Your Ears? Here Is How To Irrigate Your Ears Safely

Harsh Sounds Can Cause Discomfort And Brain Disturbance

Have you ever considered why loud sounds such as alarms or screams quickly make you take notice? Neuroscientists are curious, and they are analyzing how we listen to a range of different sounds. The central objective of the research is to examine the extent to which repetitive sound frequencies are considered to be unpleasant. The… Continue reading Harsh Sounds Can Cause Discomfort And Brain Disturbance

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Hearing Loss

Childhood should be a happy time in any person’s life. Ideally, one’s childhood should be filled with opportunities to learn and grow, as well as plenty of wholesome fun and recreation. Key to ensuring a happy childhood are a good, stable home environment and loving, supportive family members. Unfortunately, not all children grow up in… Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Hearing Loss

What You Should Know If You Have a Ruptured Eardrum

If you are experiencing ear pain, there are several possible causes. You may have an ear infection, a buildup of earwax, or a foreign object in the ear. Ear pain can also be caused by changes in air pressure, such as on an airplane, or by water trapped in the ear. However, if you experience… Continue reading What You Should Know If You Have a Ruptured Eardrum

Do You Really Need an Annual Hearing Test?

Did you know that you should get a hearing test every year once you reach the age of 55? While getting an annual hearing test may not seem very exciting – or even necessary, if you feel that you have good hearing – it is an important step in ensuring that you stay healthy and… Continue reading Do You Really Need an Annual Hearing Test?