It’s likely that earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene sessions. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, scientifically known as cerumen, is a thick combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
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Many aspects of your daily life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Neglected hearing loss, for instance, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become tense for couples who are coping with hearing loss. This can cause increased tension, more quarrels, and even the growth of animosity. If […]
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Why is having routine hearing tests significant? That’s because your overall health can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Having your hearing screened regularly can help you identify hearing loss early, get care faster, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Getting a hearing test – who should do it? A loss in […]
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Physically, you will usually get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an update. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are customized to support your specific auditory requirements, necessitating regular reassessment. Assuming appropriate programming and fitting, here’s a guide for their longevity. […]
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Your workplace has opted to promote teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself struggling in this new configuration. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if standard hearing tests indicate completely fine hearing, the […]
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When you begin on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name […]
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There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. For most individuals, it’s a short-term situation. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more significant hearing-related issues. In part, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms develop gradually and over […]
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These days, the mobile phone network is a great deal more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be especially difficult. Now, you might be thinking: there’s a simple remedy for that, right? Can’t […]
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It probably seems like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were likely given a set of care guidelines when you originally bought your devices. In regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means […]
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Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over 50% of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual […]
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