When you or your child has an earache, the only thing you want is for it to go away–the quicker the better.  Sometimes an earache is caused by a virus or other disease.  However, it’s often caused by earwax buildup, or an infection caused by wax buildup.  A painful earwax blockage happens when earwax (cerumen) Read more..

As we age, we experience different changes in how we interact and engage with the world. In addition, the body processes sensory conditions differently, from how we see things to even the taste of food and how things smell. Out of the five senses, the ability to hear can be considered one of the most Read more..

Hearing loss typically happens as one ages. Although it’s probably a condition that many of us would rather not discuss, the NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) notes that approximately a quarter of adults between 65-74 have some hearing loss.  That’s a significant amount of people! Loss of hearing can happen due Read more..

Being prescribed hearing aids doesn’t mean you have to change your lifestyle. In fact, using hearing aids may open up countless opportunities by making it easier for you to interact and engage in social scenarios. But it’s important to recognize that selecting the appropriate hearing aids isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.  You need to consider your Read more..

As they age, more and more Baby Boomers are experiencing hearing loss. This group is comprises people born between 1946 and 1964. Baby Boomers have a hearing problem in 14.6% of cases. That’s a whopping one in six people! Even still, only 25 percent of Baby Boomers with hearing loss actively seek help. Today, the Read more..

Summer is here, meaning more time in lakes, oceans, and pools. Soaking up the rays of sunshine and enjoying the warmer weather is par for the course for many people, although there is an unfortunate side effect that can occur with all the swimming during this season. Known as an outer ear infection or swimmer’s Read more..

Parents know children get earaches frequently, but adults can also get earaches. Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors.  You may just need an over-the-counter remedy for something simple, or it may be a more serious condition. There are many answers to the question “why does my ear hurt?” Ear pain can Read more..