Are Pregnant Women More Likely to Experience Tinnitus?
For many, pregnancy is an exciting time. However, it certainly comes with a long list of unpleasant symptoms like fatigue, nausea, mood swings, headaches, back pain and more. Another symptom many don’t know is associated with pregnancy is tinnitus (a ringing, roaring or whooshing sound in the ears with no external sound source). Is Tinnitus…
Is Your Workplace Putting Your Hearing at Risk?
Exposure to loud noises and ototoxic chemicals are the most common causes of occupational hearing loss, or hearing loss that occurs at work. Understanding what can cause this type of hearing loss as well as ways to work with hearing loss are key to a successful treatment plan. Causes of Occupational hearing Loss According to…
Hearing Loss and the Grieving Process
Being diagnosed with hearing loss can be a life-altering event. Some experts have recommended dealing with this diagnosis as one would a terminal diagnosis. Utilizing the same five stages of grief, made popular by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swedish-American psychologist and author of the 1969 book On Death and Dying, you will learn how to come…
Are Adult Ear Infections Common?
Ear infections are synonymous with childhood; in fact, five out of six children will have at least one ear infection before their third birthday. People of all ages can experience an ear infection. But unlike pediatric ear infections, adult ear infections are often the sign of a more serious health problem. What Is an Ear…
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 make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
How to Safely Clean Your Ears
We’ve all heard the horror stories of permanent damage suffered at the hands of someone simply trying to clean out their ears with a cotton swab. This begs the question, is there a safe way to clean your ears? Does Your Ear Need to be Cleaned? For most, the ears are practically self-cleaning. This is…
Dementia Risk Increases with Vision and Hearing Loss
Previous research has linked both hearing impairment and vision impairment to an increased chance of developing dementia. A new study has found that this risk is significantly higher for individuals suffering from both conditions. About the Study The study, called “Dual Sensory Impairment in Older Adults and Risk of Dementia from the GEM Study,” was…
The Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation affecting nearly every part of your body. While the condition mainly attacks the joints in your hands, wrists and knees, a new study has found a link to hearing loss. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? The immune system of those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) mistakenly attacks health…
Why Does My Ear Hurt?
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors, some of which require medical intervention, and others will resolve on their own. Determining the root cause of the pain can help you seek treatment when needed. Change in Air Pressure Your ear is responsible for regulating air pressure to keep the pressure equal on…
How Long Do Sinus Infections Last?
The in-between season when spring turns into summer is full of blooming flowers, billowing trees and catching of colds. But if your runny nose and headache seems to be sticking around for longer than usual, you may be experiencing something else—a sinus infection. Understanding what causes a sinus infection and how long they typically last…