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March 27, 2023
Telecoils or t-coils have been used in hearing aids for decades, initially for receiving electromagnetic signals from landline telephones to improve hearing on the phone. Today’s cell phones are not a significant source...
March 20, 2023
Ear infections occur when contaminated fluid gets trapped in the ear and bacteria grows into an infection. The bacteria can come from swimming or bathing in contaminated water or it can come from a virus or bacterial infectio...
March 13, 2023
Also called airplane ear or otic barotrauma, ear barotrauma occurs when a sudden change in air pressure causes an ear injury. Barotrauma is caused by a blockage in the ear’s eustachian tubes—from either air pressu...
March 6, 2023
Babies use their hearing to explore and understand the world around them even before birth. Since healthy hearing is essential for development, a baby’s hearing is tested as a newborn while still at the hospital. Two ty...
February 27, 2023
Assisted listening devices (ALDs) help people hear and communicate better, often through their hearing aids or other personal hearing devices. ADLs allow hearing aid connections to personal devices including televisions, ampl...
February 20, 2023
Mild hearing loss may be improved with some natural remedies at home. Ginger, ginkgo biloba extract, and cajeput oil have all been used to naturally restore hearing. A tea made from fresh or dried ginger consumed three times ...
February 13, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with conductive hearing loss you may be able to restore some or all of your hearing. Conductive hearing loss is caused by acute damage or blockage to the middle and/or outer ear. Conductive hear...
February 6, 2023
Tinnitus is a noise that comes from inside your body rather than from an external source. Often described as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus comes in many forms and may sound like buzzing, humming, grinding, hissi...
January 30, 2023
Because most musical instruments can produce sounds loud enough to damage hearing, musicians are at risk of hearing loss. They can help preserve their hearing by wearing earplugs. Custom musician...
January 23, 2023
Meniere’s disease is a balance disorder caused by fluid buildup in the inner ear, leading to dizziness, vertigo, and hearing problems. It occurs in the part of the inner ear known as the labyrinth, which is a complex sy...
January 16, 2023
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) most often occurs over time through exposure to a variety of types of noises. But sudden loud noises—like gunshots, fireworks, and explosions—can also damage hearing, sometimes pe...
January 9, 2023
The incidence of hearing loss is twice as high in diabetic patients. If you have diabetes, managing your blood sugar is essential for protecting your hearing. When blood sugar levels are too high...
January 2, 2023
Hearing aids should last anywhere from three to seven years, and sometimes longer depending on how well you care for them. The materials used in manufacturing, frequency of cleanings, where they are worn, and how they are sto...
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