Muffled hearing can feel like you’re trying to listen to a Leonard E. Merrell Center concert through a dense wall. One common cause of temporarily muffled hearing is earwax. Let’s take a look at how earwax muffles hearing and how you can remove it safely. How Can Earwax Cause Muffled
Hearing loss is a fact of life for many seniors, with nearly one-third of those aged 65 to 74 experiencing it. While hearing aids help you reconnect with loved ones, the transition can feel like a big step. Adjusting to hearing aids doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process, and that’s
Thanksgiving is a celebration of food, family and gratitude—a time for laughs, storytelling and, of course, a few slices of pecan and pumpkin pie. But for the more than 10% of people in the United States living with hearing loss, the holiday hustle and bustle can turn festive fun into
Balance disorders can lead to symptoms like dizziness, unsteadiness and an increased risk of falls. Many individuals may not be aware that audiologists specialize in diagnosing and managing these conditions, however, balance is closely tied to the inner ear. Here are three common balance disorders that audiologists can assist with,
Wearing hearing aids can significantly improve life for those with hearing loss, and nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from them. If you’ve just started using hearing aids, you might be wondering what the adjustment process will be like. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the first few days
Musical Ear Syndrome (MES) is a condition where individuals perceive musical sounds without any actual external sounds being present. Although it may seem like auditory hallucinations associated with mental health conditions, MES is generally classified as a non-psychotic disorder. It is most seen in people who have hearing loss or
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less
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