Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the ear to protect the ear canal and eardrum from dust, dirt, and other foreign particles. While earwax is essential for ear health, excessive buildup can lead to hearing problems and discomfort. In this post, we’ll explore the impact of earwax buildup on hearing, Read more..
The Lesser-Known Causes and Triggers of Tinnitus
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, affects millions worldwide and can be a symptom of various underlying issues. While many are aware of common triggers such as loudnoise exposure or ear infections, it’s important to understand the lesser-known causes as they can also lead to or exacerbate tinnitus. In this article, our experts Read more..
Does Hearing Loss Impact your Mental Health?
The challenges of hearing loss extend much further than auditory difficulties; often yielding significant effects on communication and mental health. When neglected, this social isolation can lead to conditions like depression, anxiety, or even cognitive decline. In this article, our experts at The Hearing Associates of Las Vegas are exploring the connection between hearing loss Read more..
Tinnitus How to Stop the Ringing
Tinnitus is an unwanted, persistent intruder in our everyday lives that many of us are all too acquainted with. Imagine a soundtrack that plays just for you—a ringing, whistling, or buzzing that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a ghostly sound and a complicated collage of noises that may influence our lives that we Read more..
Will Ear Wax Removal Help Hearing?
Earwax is a powerful and essential substance that protects our fragile inner ears. However, producing too much of it can impact us negatively, often resulting in hearing loss. While there are many reasons for hearing loss, excess earwax can be a major cause, but one that is fortunately very treatable and can lead to improved Read more..
Pain in Ear that is Sharp and Comes and Goes
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..
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..
Ringing in the Ears and How to Find Relief
We all want the option to live life to the fullest. But when conditions pop up, like a constant ringing in our ears, it can distract us from our quality of life goals. Thankfully, there are ways to understand the ringing causes and the most reasonable ways to treat them. At Hearing Associates of Las Read more..