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 buildup can lead to muffled hearing or discomfort. When that happens, it’s essential to consult a specialist before attempting any…
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 the case. While age-related hearing loss is common, it isn’t the only cause. Factors like genetics, illness, physical trauma and…
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 to aging. Around 15% of adults in the United States report some degree of hearing difficulty. In certain circumstances, hearing…
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 hearing protection tailored to the sound level or activities is crucial. Hearing Protection Options A 2021 study shows the effectiveness…
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 noise. It’s important to be aware of the types of ototoxic chemicals found in our homes and take steps to…
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 including but not limited to: A popping sensation in the ears Discomfort or mild pain in the ears Muffled hearing…
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 cause damage and the best earplugs for you based on your hearing and lifestyle needs. How Loud Is Too Loud?…
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 hearing loss in Simi Valley and throughout California so prevalent, adopting preventative strategies now help prevent problems in the future….
Make Hearing Protection During the World Cup Your “Goal!”
Like the Olympics and the Presidential election cycle, the World Cup takes center stage every four years. This provides soccer (or “football” if you’re a purist) fans with the opportunity to cheer on the best players in the world. This year’s event is being hosted by Russia, and games will be played in 11 cities…
Turn Down That Noise in Your Headphones!
The number of Americans with hearing loss has doubled within the past 30 years. Children in Thousand Oaks as well as those around the country are at an ever growing risk of developing hearing loss. This may be due to the increase in use of personal music players. Developing noise-induced hearing loss from a personal…