From swimmer’s ear to malfunctioning hearing aids, humidity and moisture can cause all sorts of ear-related symptoms when not properly prepared for. Infections can pop up from a million different causes…
How to Stop Ringing in Ears After Concert
Concerts have been an exciting and interactive way to hear our favorite music for generations, but there are ways loud concert sounds can cause some problems with our hearing.
Causes of Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear
If you’re having problems with your hearing, know that you are not alone. Patients with sudden hearing loss on one side are at risk of hearing loss in both ears.
Allergies Can Cause Hearing Loss
Each year allergy season causes 40 million Americans to brace for itchy, water eyes and runny noses. We hear newscasters talk about the allergy and pollen forecasts and try to predict just how bad allergy season will be this year. What is less often discussed is how...
7 Jobs that Can Cause Hearing Loss
One of the most valuable assets in the workplace is your hearing. Working in a noisy environment can be annoying and stressful, but more importantly it has long-term consequences on your hearing. About 22 million workers a year are exposed to daily noise that could...
Noise Pollution Causes Hearing Loss
Sound is an essential part of our lives. From hearing the birds chirp to the sound of a smoke alarm being able to hear is a wonderful thing. Noise on the other hand, is usually used to refer to unpleasant or unwanted sounds. The modern world is full of so much noise...
Summer Sounds Have the Potential to Damage Your Hearing
With summer comes a chorus of sweet outdoor sounds, but not all of them are music to your ears. Lawn mowers, power tools, target shooting, concerts and fireworks all have one thing in common, the potential to damage your hearing. Prolonged exposure to sounds that...
Hunters At Risk For Hearing Loss
As hunting season gets into full swing it’s the perfect time to remember among other safety concerns hunters are at risk for permanent hearing loss. It is vital that sportsmen use hunter hearing protection to save their ears from loud firearm noises and loud game...