Archive for August, 2013

• Definition of a Perforated Eardrum

  • August 30th, 2013
  • Posted in Common Conditions of the Ear
  • Tags: ear pain, eardrum, preventative care, ruptured eardrum

  The eardrum is required for hearing because it vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits the vibrations to the brain, but it also provides a shield to seal off the inner ear and keep infection free. If your eardrum… Read More

• Work-Related Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Professions With Higher than Average Hazards

  • August 23rd, 2013
  • Posted in Hearing Loss
  • Tags: noise-induced hearing loss, noisy jobs, occupational ear protection, work-related hearing loss

  Are you worried about hearing loss from noise levels on the job? Excessive noise levels are one of the most frequent reasons for hearing loss. For those who are employed in one of the subsequent high-noise professions, you have cause… Read More

• Style Collection – A Breakdown of Modern Hearing Aid Alternatives

  • August 16th, 2013
  • Posted in Choosing a Hearing Aid
  • Tags: behind the ear, hearing aid types, in the canal, in the ear, invisible, open fit, receiver in the ear

  Researching hearing aids can be challenging if you are not familiar with the many acronyms commonly used to identify common styles. The following collection includes most of the abbreviations you are likely to encounter when researching hearing aids and provides… Read More

• What is the Meaning of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV?

  • August 11th, 2013
  • Posted in Common Conditions of the Ear
  • Tags: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV, canalith repositioning, dizziness, Epley maneuver, Semont maneuver, vertigo

  Vertigo – the sensation of motion where the person or the person’s surroundings seem to spin and move – is, typically an unpleasant event. Feelings of vertigo can disrupt balance and lead to falls that can be serious in the… Read More