In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, our ears often bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of using cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. Below, we delve into four important ways to safeguard your […]
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You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. However, comprehending what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is crucial. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, scientifically identified as cerumen, is a dense combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
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Many facets of your daily life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased tension, more disputes, and even the growth of animosity. […]
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Why is it important to get your hearing screened on a regular basis? That’s because your general health can be considerably affected by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be enhanced, and you will get proper treatment quicker if you get tested regularly. Getting a hearing exam – who […]
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With correct care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their effectiveness depends on their alignment with your current level of hearing loss. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are customized to accommodate your specific auditory requirements, necessitating regular reassessment. Here are a few tips to help you get the most from […]
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Ensuring you are In the Know about medically related factors is a responsibility our practices takes to heart. Systems-thinking is key: namely body systems such as circulatory, within which blood flow and toxins or impurities can negatively impact functionality of tiny auditory (hearing) and/or vestibular (balance) organs. Center for Disease Control (CDC) specifies: “The total […]
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Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting collaboration and teamwork. But this new setup has become difficult for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it hard to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if mainstream hearing tests indicate perfectly normal […]
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When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? There could also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical […]
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There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. In most cases, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more serious hearing issue is happening. In part, that’s because, outside of sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is typically not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms develop slowly […]
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Nowadays, the mobile phone network is much more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But in some cases, it will still be hard to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one population for whom phone conversations aren’t always a reliable experience: those who have hearing loss. […]
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