Common Causes of Itchy Eyes, Throat and Ears
Home remedies often serve as our go-to solution for an annoying itch in our eyes, nose or ears. Many times, we brush these symptoms off as trivial, yet a closer look at the root causes can help us avoid these bothersome symptoms down the line. What Underlies the Itch? Itchiness can spring from a multitude…
The Importance of Good Sinus Care
We often don’t think of our sinuses, the empty spaces behind our facial bones, until we notice they’re clogged up or inflamed, but caring for your sinuses is actually crucial for your overall health and well-being. Role of Sinuses in Overall Health Understanding the purpose and function of sinuses is the first step in appreciating…
Can Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
Ear infections are one of the most common pediatric conditions each year. Adults can also have ear infections, but it is far more common in children. You may wonder how ear infections can impact your hearing. Hearing loss can have several causes, and an ear infection can be one of them. The more you understand…
How Exercise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Exercise is long known to have several health benefits and can even be a key to preventing presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss. According to a 2019 study, adults aged 60-69 with hearing loss had a poorer physical activity profile, linking physical activity to hearing health. So, work routine hikes at Forest Park into your exercise regimen…
When Should You Change Your Hearing Aid Programming?
In 2019, 7.1% of adults 45 and over used a hearing aid. The small but technologically advanced devices help treat hearing loss by amplifying speech sounds, suppressing irrelevant or annoying background noise, managing tinnitus symptoms and more. While the majority of hearing aids have the same essential components: a microphone to collect sound, a processor…
What is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss affects our ability to hear sounds at different frequencies. People who develop hearing loss often struggle to hear higher-pitched sounds the most. However, less commonly, others have what is known as low-frequency hearing loss. What Does It Mean to Have Low-Frequency Hearing Loss? If you have low-frequency hearing loss, you struggle to hear…
How Hearing Aids Can Relieve Stress
We all have things that cause us stress in life. It’s just a part of being human! If you have hearing loss, you might feel stressed about missing important information at work or frustrated by the increased miscommunications you are having with your spouse or partner. The good news is that hearing aids can help…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
Summer is a great time to catch up on some much-needed yardwork. Whether you’re mowing the lawn, weed whacking, planting tulips in your garden or even putting together a new deck, you’ll likely be exposing yourself to a large amount of loud noise. Loud noise exposure can be dangerous. The CDC found that “17% of…
Why Do Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
In many cases, pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents; however, the side effects can be exhausting. Not only can you feel emotional, fatigued, swollen and nauseous, but you may also experience audiological symptoms like tinnitus and, less commonly, hearing loss. Estimates show tinnitus affects one in three pregnant women, compared to one in…
Tips for Planning a Cruise if You Wear Hearing Aids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2019, 7.1% of adults ages 45 and older used a hearing aid. If you’re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you’re probably already aware that some activities need a little extra preparation and planning. This includes going on a cruise. We review…