You probably don’t give a lot of thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. Nonetheless, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is crucial. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, and […]
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Many aspects of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become tense. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent quarrels. If ignored, […]
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Why is having regular hearing tests important? That’s because your overall health can be significantly impacted by hearing loss. Having your hearing screened regularly can help you identify hearing loss early, get care quicker, and, improve your health, wellness, and quality of life. Getting a hearing exam – who should do it? A loss in […]
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With proper care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their performance depends on whether they’re programmed to your existing level of hearing loss. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to support your specific auditory requirements, necessitating regular reassessment. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. […]
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Your workplace has opted to encourage teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become a struggle for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it hard to follow conversations. Even if mainstream hearing tests indicate perfectly fine hearing, […]
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It’s natural to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There could also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Lots of different drugs are known […]
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There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this condition is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing problem is happening. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms build slowly and over time. One of the […]
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Nowadays, the mobile phone network is much more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly challenging. There must be a simple fix for that, right? Why not use a set of hearing […]
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Caring for your hearing aids probably seems simple enough. After all, you were probably given a set of care guidelines when you initially purchased your devices. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting that much information at once means you probably didn’t remember some […]
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Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. Actually, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we age. Typically, there […]
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