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13 September, 2024

Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

By |September 13th, 2024|

Have you ever felt a sense of fullness or pressure in your ears, as if they were plugged up? Or perhaps you've experienced popping, clicking sensations or even difficulty hearing? These symptoms could indicate a common condition called Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Let’s explore some of the leading causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for [...]

17 July, 2024

Common Hearing Aid Myths Debunked

By |July 17th, 2024|

Hearing loss diagnoses are more common with each passing year and affect people of all ages. Some people experience a gradual decline in hearing as they get older, while others may have hearing loss due to genetics, exposure to loud noises, or medical conditions. Regardless of the cause, untreated hearing loss will impact your life and relationships with [...]

11 June, 2024

How to Protect Your Hearing When Listening to Devices

By |June 11th, 2024|

We all love our devices. Phones, laptops, and tablets keep us connected, entertained, and informed, but did you know these devices could also be putting your hearing at risk? Loud music, podcasts, and audiobooks all have the potential to damage your hearing over time. Past studies have shown that perhaps as many as 40 million [...]

1 February, 2024

Relief for Tinnitus

By |February 1st, 2024|

Did you know over 740 million people globally grapple with tinnitus? That's nearly 1 in 10, struggling with a condition that often feels invisible and isolating. Traditional sound therapy has provided some relief, but for many, it hasn't been enough. That's where Lenire steps in. Good Morning America recently dove into this exciting technology, offering [...]

5 December, 2023

The Silent Epidemic: Examining the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

By |December 5th, 2023|

Two prevalent health conditions among older adults are quietly becoming a global epidemic - hearing loss and dementia. In fact, these seemingly unrelated issues are closely linked, with untreated hearing loss contributing to cognitive decline. The link between hearing loss and dementia has recently become of great interest to ear specialists. Research shows that individuals [...]

21 June, 2023

Discover the Power of Audiograms: More Than Simple Hearing Tests

By |June 21st, 2023|

Much like an eye exam is crucial in the treatment of vision impairment, hearing tests are a vital diagnostic tool used to measure and treat hearing loss. A comprehensive hearing test, also known as an audiogram, has several parts, including: Pure-tone audiometry: This test measures hearing thresholds at different frequencies, from low-pitched to high-pitched sounds. [...]

14 March, 2023

Tinnitus Relief Through Hearing Aids

By |March 14th, 2023|

Living with tinnitus can be challenging, and if you suffer from hearing loss as well, it can be even more difficult. Tinnitus is a condition in which you hear sounds not caused by any external source. This commonly manifests as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds in the ear. While tinnitus is not a life-threatening [...]

2 February, 2023

Ear Infections: Safe At-Home Treatments, and What to Avoid

By |February 2nd, 2023|

Whether it’s you or someone you love, most of us have experienced the dreaded feeling of a looming ear infection. For children, tugging at the ear is often the first sign that an ear infection is brewing. For adults, pain or fever may be the first sign. Ear infections are all too common, and there [...]

13 October, 2022

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: An Ear Doctor and Audiologist’s Perspective

By |October 13th, 2022|

As of 2021, about 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. Only about a third of them use hearing aids.  The number of hearing loss diagnoses rises yearly at increasingly younger ages. Studies show that untreated hearing loss heightens the risk of dementia, social isolation, tinnitus, memory impairment, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. Like [...]

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