Ear Wax Ear wax is a normal and healthy thing for our ears. Most people have a normal amount of ear wax, and the ear wax drains out of the ears by itself. Some people have too much ear wax and/or their ear wax does not drain properly, which means they can often [...]
The Importance of our Sense of Hearing Being able to hear is something we take for granted. We use it every day to socialize, for work, for study and to communicate; basically to stay connected to the outside world. Our sense of hearing keeps us safe by warning us of potential dangers. A [...]
October is Audiology Awareness Month Our hearing is an integral part of our ability to enjoy our lives. So, how’s your hearing? October is Audiology Awareness Month where we all are encouraged to remember how important our hearing is to our daily lives. The American Academy of Audiology started Audiology Awareness Month in [...]
Hearing Loss Over 5% of the world’s population – or 466 million people – suffer from a Disabling Hearing Loss (432 million adults and 34 million children). It is estimated that by 2050 over 900 million people – or 1 in every 10 people – will suffer from a Disabling Hearing Loss. 1. Types [...]
Tinnitus Tinnitus is a common hearing problem. It is not a specific medical condition, but rather a symptom of various other conditions. Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of constant noise in the ear. The nature of the noise may include: Buzzing Ringing Hissing Clicking Roaring A vast number of factors can cause [...]
Newborn Hearing Screening When a baby is born, the last thing a parent wants to think about is what illness or impairment their baby might have. However, early detection of any illness is always the key to getting the timely treatment a baby needs. A congenital hearing loss is one such complication that [...]
