Once you realize you are suffering from hearing loss, it’s natural to search for a cure… but is there a cure for hearing loss? The answer is complicated because there are multiple causes and types of hearing loss, and unfortunately there is no known medication or surgery to correct “permanent” hearing loss. Treatment Options There …
Have you ever experienced a ringing in your ears? Tinnitus is the name for ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can be a brief irritation or it can be an overpowering sound that is unbearable! For some it is described as a “ringing” sound, and for others it sounds like a rushing noise. Yet others say …
For someone with normal hearing ability, the brain is excellent at homing in on exactly who or what we are trying to hear and deciphering those sounds even in the midst of a great din. Once we begin to experience hearing loss, however, this singling out and understanding someone speaking in the midst of background …
Hearing loss most often comes on gradually as we age, because the most common cause of hearing loss is noise, which cumulatively damages hearing over time. In fact, it usually comes on so gradually that we may not notice it at all until, years later, it gets to a level that interrupts our daily living. …
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If you have never had hearing loss, you may have never heard of an audiologist and wonder what an audiologist is, exactly. Once you begin to have an issue with your hearing or your ears, you may want to visit a doctor and ponder which physician you should visit: an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat …
It’s October and this year has flown by! Not only is it the month of pumpkins, fall themes and Halloween, it’s also Audiology Awareness Month! Here at Diablo Hearing Service, that’s kind of a big deal! Audiology Audiology is the science of hearing, but that is not all. We also look at and treat balance …
If you are having a problem with your ears or your hearing, you may wonder which ear doctor you should visit: an audiologist or an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor? Sometimes the distinction can be a bit confusing. They are both specialists dealing with the ears. The difference between an ENT and an audiologist: An …
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can range from a temporary minor annoyance to an overwhelming noise that can drive you crazy! Here are ten things you may not know about tinnitus that can help you to cope or resolve the issue. Tinnitus is a pretty common ailment, and about 10-15% of adults will experience …
We all love to splash around in the pool during the hot days of summer. We swim laps, play games or just wade in to cool off. When we spend time in the water, it increases our risk of swimmer’s ear, which is an ear infection that can result from bacteria that grows in the …
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