According to the Mayo Clinic, Ménière's Disease affects the inner ear and causes bouts of vertigo due to fluid that fills the tubes of your inner ear. On top of the dizziness and nausea, flare ups can also cause some loss of hearing in one or both ears and a constant ringing sound. You might not [...]
As we think about our health goals for 2018, we wanted to share some things to consider when it comes to the use of medications and their potential impact on our hearing. Below is a terrific overview of what you need to know provided by Hearing Health, an online resource for hearing loss education. Ototoxicity [...]
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. How many of these facts from Hearing Health Foundation do you know? Fact #1: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is acquired from excessive noise. Studies show that over 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels on the job and that nearly 1 in 5 teenagers are [...]
A lot of people overlook symptoms of vertigo, lightheadedness, spinning, imbalance, or unsteadiness because they can be episodic, subside, or be alleviated with medications. However, these symptoms are disruptive to daily life and can impact your quality of life. Pinpointing the source of a balance problem and coming up with an accurate diagnosis to put [...]