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Ears Ringing or Buzzing? All About Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

What is this ringing in my ears? Carl had been hearing the sound for weeks. It got even louder when he turned the TV off.  His wife, Sonja, insisted she couldn’t hear it. She suggested some home remedies that her mother used to cope with her own ears buzzing. But, I’m very glad Carl decided […]

Stress and Your Hearing – What You Need to Know During the Pandemic

I know I’m not alone in saying these have been a stressful several weeks. Like you, I’ve needed to make sacrifices to keep my family, my patients and staff, and myself safe. Social distancing. Limiting trips. Extra precautions at the grocery store. A temporary pause on non-emergency appointments at the clinic. Plus, I know many of us […]

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The Future of Hearing Healthcare 2020

It’s been over two years now since the OTC hearing aid act became law. The Act gave the FDA three years to establish guidelines for approving OTC hearing aids as safe and effective. At this time, the FDA says it has not approved any OTC hearing aids. They are still working on developing those guidelines. […]