Chances are, earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive consideration for you, except maybe during ear hygiene sessions. Nonetheless, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. What initiates the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is made up of a mix of sweat, skin particles, hair, […]
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Many facets of your day-to-day life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Untreated hearing loss, for example, can impact your professional life, your favorite hobbies, and even your relationships. Communication can become tense for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent arguments. In other words, […]
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Why is it worthwhile to get your hearing tested regularly? That’s because your overall health can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get proper treatment faster if you get tested regularly. Getting a hearing test – who should do it? […]
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With proper care, hearing aids can last for several years, but their performance depends on their alignment with your existing level of hearing loss. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to accommodate your specific auditory needs, necessitating regular reassessment. Here are some tips to help you get the most from your hearing aids. […]
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Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become challenging for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if conventional hearing tests indicate completely fine hearing, the inability to […]
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It’s natural to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you begin using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you drowsy? There might also be a more severe potential side effect that you might not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
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Muffled hearing can happen for a wide variety of reasons. In the majority of cases, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing issue is happening. Partly, that’s because, outside of sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is usually not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms develop […]
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These days, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have […]
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These days, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have […]
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It probably feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were most likely given a set of care instructions when you originally purchased your devices. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting that much information at once means […]
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