If you are suffering from sharp, intermittent pain in your ear, it can be caused by various factors. From sinus infections to excessive earwax buildup, read on to learn more about the causes of your pain and possible treatments. There’s something bleak about a pain that sits close to the brain, be that migraine or Read more..
Pain in Jaw When Opening Mouth
Jaw pain is unpleasant at best and debilitating at worst. If you are suffering from jaw pain when you open your mouth, it could be caused by a few different things, from arthritis to teeth-grinding. Learn what the cause of your jaw pain could be and when it might be time to consider getting medical Read more..
Pain in the Ear to the Top of the Head?
There is no such thing as a comfortable headache, but some types of headaches are uniquely severe and include ear pain. These can be more alarming than stress headaches or tension headaches because they involve more areas of the head and are less familiar to most people. One particularly bad headache can feel like piercing, Read more..
Tips for Effective Conversations with Hearing-Impaired Loved-Ones
If someone suffers from tinnitus he has a risk of hearing loss. Chances are quite high that they have to face hearing loss. Communicating with someone who suffers from hearing loss can become challenging. There can be some misunderstandings that can lead to frustrations. To improve communication, a few adjustments and strategies will be discussed Read more..
Hearing Loss Prevention Tips for Aging Loved Ones
Is your loved one struggling with hearing loss? At Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we focus on helping our patients have healthier hearing. Our primary focus is to reduce the risk of hearing loss and help maximize your existing hearing. If you have aging loved ones, watching the cognitive decline that comes with hearing loss Read more..
Tinnitus Unveiled: Understanding and Managing the Phantom Ringing
Tinnitus is a medical condition usually described as ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the ear or ears unrelated to any external sound. It’s a perception of sound that anyone else cannot hear. It’s often called a phantom ringing because it’s a phantom perception of external sound, and its causes remain mostly unclear. Tinnitus can affect Read more..
Hearing Conservation in the Workplace: A Sound Approach
One of the most common types of hearing loss is occupational noise-induced hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise yearly. The most affected industries include manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture and forestry, transportation, construction, and mining. Hearing impairment can lead to quality-of-life issues Read more..
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
Hearing loss affects us all, whether directly or indirectly—approximately 15.5% of Americans aged 18 and over have hearing loss. Most of us have someone in our lives with some level of hearing impairment. However, there is still a noticeable lack of recognition regarding the need to treat the mental aspect of hearing loss. What is Read more..
Uncover the Sound of Your Well-being
Hearing loss will affect us all at some point in our lives. Monitoring the health of our hearing is essential, as it impacts our overall social-emotional life, cognitive abilities, and physical well-being. But there are ways you can watch and improve your hearing to improve your life – or guard against your hearing deteriorating in Read more..
Hearing Aid Care and Maintenance: Keeping Your Devices in Top Condition
The average lifespan of a hearing aid is about six years, that’s if it is well maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Given the expense of a hearing aid, whether covered by insurance or not, paying extra attention to your hearing aids can increase the device’s longevity and save you considerable money in the Read more..