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..
Why Do I Have Ear Pain?
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..
How Does the Brain Respond to Sound
The auditory system helps to identify and recognize sounds. The brain has a specific singing area which is located in the temporal lobe. This temporal lobe is near the selective region for music and speech. The inner ear has tiny hair cells that send electrical signals to the nerves connected to the brain. This auditory Read more..
How to Deal With Earwax Buildup and Blockages
Everyone makes earwax, so anyone can develop earwax buildup. According to estimates, it affects about 10% of children and 5% healthy adults. Many factors can contribute to ear wax production, such as the shape of the ear canal, the ratio of sebaceous to ceruminous glands, and even age and lifestyle. To protect the ears, the Read more..
Can Hearing Aids Be Controlled By Your Phone?
The advancement of technology has enabled us to live more comfortable and easier lives in less than two decades. We now have smartphones with many features such as virtual assistants and face recognition. Thanks to modern technology, your phone can also help improve your hearing experience with smartphone-controlled hearing aids. This feature has a broader Read more..
What is Pink Noise?
Pink noise is a constant sound in an environment that helps filter out distracting noise. Think of rustling leaves, waves crashing, or steady rain. This noise is an audible sound with amplified lower frequencies and a reduced higher frequency. It consists of several frequencies with an equal amount of energy. Pink noise is unique because Read more..
Hearing Again – Is it Causing Overstimulation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people forget how to do various things. As we re-emerged from the pandemic, people have forgotten how to socialize. This pandemic has led to an increased rate of mortality, reduced immunity, and cognitive impairment. There have been sudden changes in people’s lives, such as loss of income and sound Read more..
How to Use Earbuds without Damaging Hearing
Earbuds are tiny speakers worn inside the ear. They use Bluetooth to play music close to the eardrum. Almost all music lovers have these small devices because they are portable and easy to move around. Also, some people use earbuds for noise cancellation. However, they can damage hearing. Hearing loss due to earbuds is preventable Read more..
Why Are Hearing Aids Not Covered By Some Insurances?
While hearing loss remains one of the most common afflictions in the nation, it is also one condition usually not covered by health insurance companies. Very few states currently require insurance companies to cover hearing aids. They cover a large variety of medical needs, but not hearing aids. A hearing exam, however, is normally covered Read more..
How Can I Keep My Hearing Aids From Whistling?
If you suffer from hearing loss, you may hear a sudden, abrupt whistling noise in your hearing aid while doing mundane actions. This is feedback, the disturbance caused by sounds coming out of your hearing aid that makes your hearing aid squeak. Feedback occurs when sounds are looped around and enter the hearing aid’s microphone. Read more..
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