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…
Bad Habits That May Negatively Impact Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss is common, with research telling us that approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. People can develop hearing loss for all sorts of reasons. Some are born with it or develop it later in life due to genetic conditions. For others, it’s a consequence of old age or a reaction to certain medications….
Move It! How Exercise Keeps Your Hearing in Shape
Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? Research shows regular activity can help your auditory system stay strong, delaying age-related hearing loss. The best part? You don’t have to be a gym rat to reap the benefits. Even moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking or cycling can help preserve your hearing health by…
Childhood Nutrition Can Impact Hearing in Adults
Proper nutrition is vital for children’s overall health and development. Being undernourished can cause numerous problems both in childhood and later in life. Research has discovered that it may even lead to an increased risk of hearing loss in young adulthood. Study Links Poor Childhood Nutrition to Hearing Loss in Adulthood Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg…
Intro to Hearing Testing: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual’s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about the process. Should I Get a Hearing Test Early? Since hearing loss happens gradually over time, many people are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss of…
How to Tell if Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
An article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “In adults, the prevalence [of hearing loss] appears to be nearly two-thirds of adults over 70 years of age in the United States, though it may be much higher.” This means you likely have a loved one who experiences this condition. If you do, it’s important to…
Tax Tips for People With Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, you may qualify for special tax deductions for hearing-care-related expenses that can help reduce your overall tax burden—and keep more money in your pocket. Enlisting the help of an accountant to determine your eligibility is always a good idea, but here’s some general information about the IRS tax deductions that…
New Year, New Hearing, New You!
New Year, New Hearing, New You! In 2022, the most popular resolution in America was to “live healthier,” followed by enhancing “personal improvement or happiness.”1, If these goals resonate with you, there’s an ideal way for you to accomplish both of them: improve your hearing. Stay Healthy With Optimal Hearing When it comes to your…
Learn About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. View Video…