Archive for October, 2022

• When Is Earwax a Problem?

  • October 28th, 2022
  • Posted in Common Conditions of the Ear
  • Tags: earwax a problem, earwax buildup, earwax removal, impacted earwax

  Earwax is our friend, helping to flush out dirt, dust, and debris from our ears daily. It also prevents insects from crawling inside our ear canals, a very welcome benefit! Earwax keeps our ears clean and lubricated, but it can… Read More

• When to See an Audiologist for Tinnitus

  • October 21st, 2022
  • Posted in Audiology
  • Tags: causes of tinnitus, dealing with tinnitus, importance of audiology

  Tinnitus happens to millions of people in the United States, and several million at least have chronic tinnitus that impairs their daily life without treatment. Many people ignore the ringing in the ears they hear, but at what point should… Read More

• Healthy Hearing Tips for Kids

  • October 14th, 2022
  • Posted in Preventative Care
  • Tags: hearing health for kids, hearing protection for kids, hearing tips for kids

  Taking care of your health is essential; it is one of the most fundamental ways to practice self-discipline. Besides, when you are healthy, you feel great and can do more in life. Taking care of your hearing health is one… Read More

• How the Human Ear Locates Sound

  • October 7th, 2022
  • Posted in Anatomy and Physiology
  • Tags: how we locate sounds, human ear, human ear locates sound

  The human ear allows sound waves to reach the brain as electrical signals, translating them into the sounds we hear. In the ear, you also get your sense of balance, up, and down. If something goes wrong with your ear,… Read More