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Pros and Cons of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
When it comes to hearing aids, you’ll often hear (or read) us telling you that prescription devices are better; with a prescription device, you’ll be able to adjust the device to what you specifically need for your unique hearing loss challenges, and they’ll be custom...
Why Can I Hear But Not Understand?
One of the most common questions we get in our clinics is “Why can I hear but not understand?” It’s understandable to be confused—when you’re in a quiet room having a conversation, you can hear your conversation partner perfectly well. But transfer that into a busy...
Is There a Cure for Ménière’s Disease?
Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that affects your balance and hearing. Symptoms of Ménière's disease include vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss challenges. While there’s no known cure for Ménière's disease yet, quite often, the challenges associated...
What’s the Difference between Dizziness and Vertigo?
When you stand up too quickly and get that head rush, what do you call it? Is it dizziness or vertigo? While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two conditions; both are temporary, but one could hint at some issues...
What Is a Cholesteatoma? Symptoms and Treatment Options for You
A cholesteatoma is a tumor that can grow in your middle ear and can be congenital (grown during development) or acquired (caused by pathologic changes within the ear after development). Acquired cholesteatomas are more common, while not fully understood medically...
Presbycusis: What Is Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the effect of getting older on your vestibular (hearing) system. Age-related hearing loss is the most common cause of hearing loss there is—it’s very common. As we get older, the delicate nerve endings of our inner ears...
How Do Crystals in Your Inner Ears Impact Balance?
Having problems with your balance can be alarming. Balance issues increase your risk of injuries and falls and can make leaving your house and going about your normal routine a difficult task. If you or a loved one is experiencing ear-related balance issues, we can...
Understanding the Critical Link: How Hearing Loss Contributes to Social Isolation and Increased Mortality Risk
A recent study, highlighted in a CNN Health article, sheds light on the alarming correlation between social isolation, loneliness, hearing loss, and an increased risk of premature death. This comprehensive meta-analysis examined 90 studies involving over 2 million...
Is Dad Experiencing Hearing Loss? 3 Signs to Look Out For
Navigating the nuances of hearing loss in our loved ones, particularly our fathers, can be a challenging journey. It's often a condition that creeps in silently and goes unnoticed until it becomes a significant hurdle in daily communication. Recognizing the early...
Top 3 Considerations When Exploring OTC Hearing Aids
When the time comes to enhance your hearing, the modern marketplace offers you the power of choice, especially with the advent of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. These devices promise a new level of accessibility and convenience, but there are key considerations...
