Audiology 101: What Is Binaural Hearing? People naturally have what is called binaural hearing, or the ability to hear in both ears. At some point in life, you may lose hearing in one or both of your ears. When you lose hearing in one ear, you may think it’s okay to treat only that ear, […]
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and the Importance of Hearing Tests In the past, hearing aids were only available with a prescription from an audiologist. Certain types of hearing aids have now become available over the counter. Do these hearing aids work as well as prescription aids from a hearing center? Find out more about OTC hearing […]
Dangers of Q-Tips and Cotton Swabs Despite the warnings on the box, many people still use Q-tips and cotton swabs to clean their ears. While using a cotton swab to clean the outer crevices of the ears is a safe practice, using a cotton swab to clean your ear canal can be dangerous. Are Q-tips […]
The ear is the organ of hearing and balance, making it an essential part of how we navigate the world. Despite the importance of this organ, most people don’t know how hearing works. So what is hearing? Learn more about how the ear works. Parts of the Ear To understand how the ear works, we […]
Hyperacusis is a rare condition that affects one in 50,000 people, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It causes sound sensitivity and can impact your daily life in many detrimental ways. Everything sounds louder than it is, making everyday tasks seem impossible. If you have ever asked, “why are my ears sensitive […]
Good hearing is important to people of all ages and is part of high quality of life. Hearing loss impacts about 15% of adults, with older adults accounting for a significant proportion of this number. While hearing aids are an important component of restoring excellent hearing, it is just as crucial that these devices are […]
Are you in need of hearing aids? If you aren’t sure, here are some good indications that it’s time to consider getting hearing devices: You often ask people to please repeat themselves. You can’t hear everyday sounds (such as a doorbell, telephone ring, etc.) It always seems like people are mumbling when they talk. You […]
The Benefits of Ear Cleaning and Safely Removing Ear Wax People resort to many different ear cleaning techniques at home; they might use cotton swabs, toothpicks, toilet paper, and even their fingers to clean out the canal. Not only are these methods improper and, at times, unsanitary, but more than anything, they are unsafe. Therefore, […]
Ear pressure and pain are often confused with each other, but they are two different things. While they can occur simultaneously, pressure in the ears refers to a feeling of fullness. In contrast, ear pain is a more intense sensation that can be debilitating depending on its severity. Ear pain and pressure are quite common […]
Hearing is an important sense that needs to be protected by regularly scheduling hearing tests. Some people never schedule a formal hearing test, and depend on the results of a routine check done at an annual health and wellness physical to inform them of any problems. While these checks could reveal if a problem exists, […]
