Did you know that everyday noises can impair your hearing over time? Exposure to common noises can harm your hearing if they are too loud or you are exposed to them for prolonged periods. Prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of sound can be damaging to your ears and can even lead to noise-induced hearing loss. …
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Most people trust Q-Tips to clean their ear canals of excess earwax and dirt. Although Q-Tips or cotton swabs are convenient and straightforward, they may do more harm than good. Read on as we delve further into this topic and discuss the question, “are Q-tips bad for your ears.” Why Are Q-Tips Bad For My …
Hearing aids are reliable and can serve you for years but aren’t destruction-free. Over time, you can expect some functionality issues. To continue using them, you must consult your audiologist for repair. Some hearing aid repairs can be easy as cleaning and unclogging the device, while others can be complicated. It is important to …
We are all aware of how unpleasant and deafening an ear wax blockage can be, but it is important to take precaution when choosing which ear wax removal methods to use and which to avoid. Read on to learn more about the best ways to clean ears and how to clean ears. Why and …
Ear cleaning helps keep your hearing healthy. If you genuinely want the best ear care, it is usually advisable to have your ears cleaned by a professional instead of doing it yourself. You may need professional ear cleaning if you have earwax blockage or other ear problems. If you live in the Houston area and …
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Hearing loss affects millions of people in the U.S., but it’s estimated that only one-third of adults experiencing hearing loss actually use a hearing aid. This can be attributed to many different factors, such as misconceptions about hearing aids, concern about their visibility, or lack of access to an audiologist. With the release of new …
It’s estimated that over 28 million people in the U.S. are in need of hearing aids. Of all these people, though, only a fraction have hearing aids. This disparity is largely due to insurance companies’ failure to adequately cover hearing aids and other hearing health resources. If you’re dealing with this problem or shopping for …
Within the hearing-impaired community, there is an incredible amount of diversity, including in the ways in which individuals choose to navigate our world. For some, cochlear implants are the ideal option, while others prefer using sign language to communicate. And for many individuals, it’s a combination of these and other strategies that work best for …
It’s not unusual for people above age 60 to lose their hearing, but it’s not inevitable. Yet you may be surprised to learn that young adults can also be at risk for hearing loss. Losing your hearing in your 20s could happen for any number of reasons. But two common causes can lead to mild …
Misophonia causes an emotional response to certain trigger noises. Hyperacusis causes physical discomfort as if the volume of everyday noise was much louder. Sound therapy and other options can treat or even cure hyperacusis and misophonia. Certain noises can be irritating for everyone. For example, screeches on a chalkboard can cause anyone to squirm, and …
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