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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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What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
We talk a lot about traditional hearing loss on our site, which occurs when some kind of damage or dysfunction in the ear or organs inside the ear impedes your ability to hear sound. But…
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Understanding When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Almost 30 million people in the U.S. need hearing aids. If you’re one of them and you’ve been wearing your hearing aids for a couple of years, you know these critical devices bring clarity to…
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What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that cannot be measured by a traditional hearing test (also called a “pure tone” hearing test). It is characterized by patients reporting having difficulty hearing, but…
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Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?
Many people are aware that hearing aids are an effective tool for managing hearing loss and giving back some hearing ability, but they may not know that hearing aids can also be effective as a…
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Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss
Migraines are pulsing headaches that typically occur on one side of the head and last for hours or days, interfering with daily activities. Their symptoms can extend past head pain to include nausea, vomiting and…
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Understanding the Link Between Ear Infections and Muffled Hearing
Ear infections, or otitis media, are incredibly common, especially among children aged eight and under. While ear pain is a well-known symptom, some people may also notice that their hearing is muffled during an ear…
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How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities
Hearing aids are more than just devices to help with hearing loss; they can also enhance your overall experience of life, including how you participate in, rediscover and adopt new hobbies. By improving your hearing,…
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Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?
Action movies are known for their thrill and immersive experience, especially when seen in a theater. However, moviegoers likely rarely consider how the sounds accompanying the scenes could impact their hearing. Continued exposure to loud…
