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Understanding Early Warning Signs of Noise-Induced Hearing Damage Before It Becomes Permanent
You’re probably aware that loud noises have the potential to damage your hearing. Depending on the volume of the noise, your proximity to the source and how long you were exposed, the damage may range…
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The Connection Between Your Ears and Your Balance
You might be surprised to learn that the ear is not just for hearing—it also plays a substantial role in your sense of balance. Our balance system, called the vestibular system, has a main organ…
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Heart Health and How It Affects Hearing
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, you’re probably thinking about matters of the heart more than usual. We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between your heart health and your hearing health. How Hearing…
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All About Earwax
What is earwax, anyway? What does it do? Let’s talk about earwax, its function in your ear, what color it is and what that means. What Is Earwax? Earwax, also called cerumen, is a substance…
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What’s The Difference Between Hearing Loss and Auditory Processing Disorder?
You’re not alone if you’ve ever found yourself straining to follow a conversation, especially in noisy places. For many adults, hearing trouble doesn’t always mean hearing loss; it could be a lesser-known condition called auditory…
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Three Types of Ear Infections That Can Affect Your Hearing
An ear infection is when viruses or bacteria take over the ear, causing unpleasant symptoms. The most commonly known and experienced type of ear infection is called a middle ear infection, or otits media, and…
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What Causes the Popping Sensation in Your Ears on a Plane?
The popping sensation in your ears when you’re on a plane is referred to as airplane ear. One of the most common health problems for people traveling on air routes, airplane ear may exhibit symptoms…
