As the cool air and vibrant colors of autumn roll in, so do the sounds that make this season special, children laughing as they trick-or-treat, the gratifying crunch of leaves underfoot, and the crackling of a warm fire. Now imagine those sounds fading away or becoming muddled, diminishing your enjoyment of these cherished moments. Luckily, […]
If you haven’t had a hearing exam since you were in grade school, you’re not alone, it’s usually not part of a regular adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively instead of proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are simple, painless, and provide a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both […]
You’re a fairly busy person, so it’s reasonable that you totally forgot about the hearing test you have scheduled. It’s a good thing you got a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to prepare. So… what should you do? The effectiveness of your appointment will be improved with just a little […]
Chances are, earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of significant consideration for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. However, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. What causes the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, technically known as cerumen, is a thick combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and […]
Why is it essential to have your hearing examined regularly? That’s because your overall health can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Getting your hearing assessed 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 examination? A loss in […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most cases, this situation is short-term. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a harbinger of more substantial hearing-related issues. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly developing condition. Symptoms appear gradually over a long period of time. In many cases, one […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. And […]
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not exactly certainly why. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one bothered to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. Last night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn up the […]
Hearing loss is usually a slow process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Even though children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s […]
Measuring hearing loss is more complex than it may seem at first. If you’re suffering from hearing loss, you can probably hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters just fine at whatever volume. It will become more apparent […]
