What To Know About Retracted Eardrums
The tympanic membrane, commonly referred to as the eardrum, serves as a vital component of the auditory system. It separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear and is instrumental in the process of hearing. In certain cases, the eardrum may become indrawn or retracted, which can cause painful symptoms or may be unnoticeable….
Common Reasons for Ear Pain
Ear pain is a widespread issue that impacts people of all age groups. While it’s typically not indicative of a serious health issue, recognizing the primary causes can help in preventing further complications related to ear pain. Understanding the Main Causes of Ear Discomfort There are varying causes of ear pain, ranging in severity. For…
State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Can Do What?!
Modern hearing aids may be shrinking in size—but the amount of highly sophisticated technology inside them is only increasing. Check out some of our favorite hearing aid advancements for enhancing your hearing and quality of life. Enjoy crystal-clear sound effortlessly, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with digital signal processing (DSP). This powerful…
Game On, Volume Down: Study Urges Gamers to Protect Their Ears
Time flies when you’re having fun—especially when playing video games. But spending too many hours advancing through the Flower Kingdom in “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” or scoring touchdowns in “Madden NFL 24” could have an unexpected side effect. Recent research has found that individuals who play video games regularly are at a higher risk for…
Regularly Wearing Hearing Aids May Help You Live Longer
Want more time to enjoy the good things in life? According to a new study, hearing aids could boost your longevity—if you wear them consistently to treat hearing loss. The study found that regular hearing aid users may experience a 24% lower mortality risk than those who never use them. It also revealed no significant…
What To Know About Tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a post-inflammatory condition affecting the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, and middle ear. Tympanosclerosis can result in hearing loss or be asymptomatic and occurs due to chronic inflammation in the middle ear. There are various causes for tympanosclerosis, and the reason will determine the course of action for treatment. Symptoms And Causes Tympanosclerosis is…
Could You Have Reactive Tinnitus?
If you’ve noticed that your tinnitus (ringing in your ears) worsens when exposed to everyday sounds in your environment, you may be experiencing reactive tinnitus. According to Brian Taylor, Au.D., senior director of audiology at Signia, “Reactive tinnitus is a form of tinnitus that changes in loudness, quality or pitch, in response to average or…
What To Know About Otomycosis
Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection affecting the outer ear. Fungal ear infections are less common than bacterial infections, making up 10% of all outer ear infections. If you’ve started to have ear pain after time spent in Victory Park, consider contacting your hearing specialist. Otomycosis Symptoms Otomycosis can affect one or both ears and occurs…
How Can You Relieve Ear Pressure?
Ear pressure is the feeling that your ears are full, stuffy or plugged. Often compared to the sensation of having water in your ears, ear pressure occurs when your Eustachian tubes become blocked. The Eustachian tube is the thin tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose responsible for balancing pressure in…
What Is a Perforated Eardrum and How Can You Treat It?
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. The eardrum is essential to the correct functioning of the hearing system. When sound enters your outer ear, your eardrum vibrates. The vibrations signal your auditory nerve, sending the signals to the brain to be translated into sound. A rupture in the eardrum…