When you can hear a heartbeat-like sound in your ears, the medical term is pulsatile tinnitus. A few different issues can cause this condition and could be accompanied by other issues such as balance problems or headaches. In this article, we will discuss the causes and treatments for pulsatile tinnitus. Studies done on patients reporting […]
Hearing Aid Specialist Vs. Audiologist: What’s The Difference?
Hearing loss has a significant impact on the lives of millions of People. An estimated 13 percent of Americans have hearing impairment in both ears, while 2 percent of those aged 45 to 54 have severe hearing loss that is considered disabling. Unfortunately, fewer than one-third of Americans aged 70 and older who might benefit […]
Best Reasons To Schedule A Hearing Test Today
It is estimated that over 450 million people worldwide have hearing loss at a debilitating level, with over a billion more at risk. While hearing aids can relieve some hearing issues, it’s estimated that over 20 percent of people that could benefit from hearing aid devices have been fitted to use them. Many who have […]
Tips For Kids With Hearing Loss: Getting Ready For Back-To-School
All across America, as the autumn season returns, families begin the yearly ritual known as going back to school. However, returning to school can be very stressful for families with children suffering from hearing loss. Changes in routine, accompanied by the hectic pace of getting ready, are enough to overwhelm and add undue pressure on […]
Summertime Tips for Taking Care of Your Hearing Health
During the summer, our hearing health needs special attention to protect it from the common hearing risks that occur at this time of year. Summertime and vacations can include air travel, music concerts, firework displays, and water activities that are correlated to hearing impairment. It’s essential to be aware of our hearing health during the […]
The Facts About Perichondritis
Perichondritis is the condition where the skin around the perichondrium of the ears becomes inflamed or infected. The perichondrium is the area of fibrous connective tissue found between bones and joints. The skin surrounding the ears’ perichondrium is called the pinna. When this area becomes infected or damaged, it can lead to recurring issues if […]
8 Incredible Women in The Field of Audiology
Women’s History Month was enacted to celebrate women’s history and help inspire the next generation of young women to succeed. This month, we would like to showcase 8 of the most brilliant and influential women doctors in audiology. These women have helped to change the world and continue to shape the future of audiology. Women […]
Hearing Healthy Foods For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here, and many people are looking forward to seeing family, celebrating with friends, and toasting the health of loved ones. As the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving live on, in the twenty-first century, the ideas of having good health are given almost as much thought as having good times. Modern Thanksgivings are […]
Famous and Influential People With Meniere’s Disease
Many people today live and cope with Meniere’s Disease. It is described as a progressive and intermittent loss of the lower hearing range in either one or both ears. Many patients experience ear pain, dizziness, inner ear pressure, vertigo, ringing sounds (tinnitus), and fluctuating hearing loss. Meniere’s Disease was first discovered by Dr. Prosper Meniere, […]
Hearing Health & Cold Weather
During the cold winter season, you must take extra care of your ears. While most people think about keeping up on their vitamins and nutrients to help fend off the cold and flu, most neglect their ears’ care. If you are guilty of ignoring your ears during the winter, you are doing yourself a disservice. […]