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Why Consistent Hearing Care Leads to Better Long-Term Results
Hearing loss is rarely a one-time event. For most people, it changes gradually over the years, which means successful treatment is often an ongoing relationship rather than a single appointment. Age-related hearing loss, known as…
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Heat, Sweat & Hearing Aids
Summer doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying time outdoors if you wear hearing aids. It does mean paying a little extra attention to heat and moisture. Sweat is one of the most common causes…
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Music Lovers’ Toolkit: Custom Musicians’ Plugs vs. Over‑Earmuffs
From packed concerts to long practice sessions, music lovers are regularly exposed to high sound levels. The good news? The right hearing protection can help prevent hearing loss without taking the joy out of music.…
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Common Ear Problems That Affect Hearing
Hearing loss is a complex health issue with many different causes. You’re probably most familiar with the causes that affect the inner ear and main hearing organ (e.g., aging, loud noise exposure), and while those…
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What Is a Perforated Eardrum and How Does It Affect Hearing?
Have you ever torn your eardrum? This is known as a perforated eardrum, or a ruptured eardrum. As the eardrum is an instrumental part of our ability to hear, it follows that a perforated eardrum…
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Are You Experiencing Airway Problems?
Airway problems are often the result of obstructions of the airway, consisting of the throat, voice box and trachea. These blockages prevent air from entering the lungs either partially or completely, leading to breathing difficulties…
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What is Salivary Gland Disease?
The salivary glands, located in the mouth and throat, are responsible for producing saliva to keep your food moist, making it easier to chew and swallow. Saliva also aids in digestion, keeps your teeth from…
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Signs and Treatments of Thyroid Cancer
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones used to regulate your body’s metabolism. Though relatively rare, thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply in the thyroid gland. Fortunately, patients with…
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What to Know About Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland that may be solid or filled with fluid. They are usually noncancerous and rarely cause problems. In some cases, they may enlarge to the point of causing…
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Single Sided Deafness
Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority…
