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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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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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Earwax: When to Leave It Alone and When to Seek Help
Earwax often gets a bad reputation, but did you know that it plays a crucial role in protecting your ears? Despite common misconceptions, you don’t typically need to remove earwax. However, in some cases, excessive…
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Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to think about your own hearing health. Many people think of hearing loss as an unavoidable byproduct of aging, but that isn’t…
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What Are the Stages of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss occurs when parts of the inner ear don’t function as they should. This can stem from various factors, including damage to the tiny hair cells in the inner ear or natural deterioration due…
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What Hearing Protection Is Available and How Do I Use It?
Approximately 18% of adults aged 20–69 suffer from speech frequency hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud workplace environments. And once your hearing is compromised, you can’t get it back. Therefore, choosing the proper…
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How To Identify Hearing-Safe Household Cleaners
Exposure to certain chemicals can have damaging effects on our ears, leading to hearing loss, according to the CDC. These chemicals are called ototoxicants, or ototoxic chemicals, and can make our ears more sensitive to…
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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…
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Which Earplugs Are Right for You & Your Hearing?
The world around us is loud, and if we’re not careful, it could cause permanent damage to our hearing. Earplugs are the best way to protect your hearing health. Below we review how loud sounds…
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Healthy Habits to Protect Your Hearing
We’re almost three months into the new year now, which means most of us broke our resolutions two and a half months ago. But it’s never too late to start practicing healthy habits, and with…
