Have you ever felt like your ears are plugged for no good reason? Sound is muffled but there doesn't appear to be anything inside your ear canal? Here are four of the most common reasons why your ears might feel clogged. Impacted earwax Normally, earwax is the body’s way of protecting the ear. Its sticky [...]
New patients often ask us why we recommend a comprehensive audiological evaluation (CAE) for any problem related to the ear. This is because a CAE is the only objective measure of your inner ear health and is the cornerstone of an ear examination. Just as an eye doctor measures visual acuity at each of your [...]
If you or a loved one has suddenly developed hearing loss, see your doctor right away. While often downplayed as not serious, any new or sudden hearing loss should be taken seriously by both you and your healthcare providers. Why? The sooner you get a thorough audiological workup, the better your chances are for a [...]
Hand dryers are ubiquitous in public restrooms, but according to research recently published in the Canadian journal Paediatrics & Child Health, the noise they make may be harmful to children's ears. And the study's author can speak from personal experience. "Sometimes after using hand dryers my ears would start ringing," 13-year-old Nora Keegan from Calgary, Canada, told [...]
When summer rolls around, many families head to the beach or the pool for a day of fun in the water or relief on a hot day. An afternoon of swimming or splashing around in the backyard or community pool or nearest beach is a major part of summer fun. But it's important to protect [...]
Spring is in full bloom all around the country - flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days are getting warmer. It also brings seasonal allergies along with rain and erratic temperature shifts, all of which can have an impact on your ears and hearing. Changes in barometric pressure When the barometric pressure drops [...]
If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may want to get your hearing tested. While researchers are still studying the relationship between the two, hearing loss and sleep apnea appear strongly linked, according to several studies published in the past few years. One, a study of nearly 14,000 people found that hearing impairment was more common [...]
While we may be familiar with the primary ways to protect our ears such as wearing ear plugs in loud environments, reducing the volume level while using headphones, and taking care when cleaning our ears. But recent evidence shows a new way to protect our ears is emerging–a healthy diet. Whether you are eating dark green [...]
When you think of February, the first image that might come to mind is a heart. From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to Valentine’s cards to stuffed bears clutching hearts, February is full of the traditional symbol of love. . But February is also about health and in this case, heart health. In honor of National [...]
How Common is Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears) According to studies, more than 50 million people in the United States have reported experiencing tinnitus, resulting in an estimated prevalence of 10% to 15% in adults. Experts believe that about one in five individuals who experience tinnitus are bothered enough by the condition to seek clinical [...]