Can the Ringing in the Ears, Also Called Tinnitus, Be Cured?

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Are you hearing a constant ringing in your ears? That could be the sound of tinnitus. Tinnitus is a hearing condition characterized by the perception of sounds in the ears or head without any external sound source.  While the exact…
Hearing Aids

The 5 Best Hearing Aids On The Market

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It can be daunting to try to choose the right hearing aid. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. However, by taking the time to do your research, you can find a hearing aid that meets your needs and fits…
History of Audiology

History of Audiology

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I don't know about you, but I love finding out where things come from and how they originated -- from an interesting word to the term "audiology". In this article, I'll share a brief history of this profession, how it got started, and how it's…
Hearing loss is the #1 disability in the US

Did You Know Hearing Loss Is the #1 Disability?

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Did you know that by the young age of 54, two percent of people have hearing loss bad enough to qualify as a disability? That jumps to 8.5% by 64. By 74, that's 50%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion…
Ranges of hearing loss depend on frequencies

What Do We Actually Mean By Hearing Loss?

When we talk about hearing loss, we're usually referring to the permanent ranges of hearing loss, called age-related hearing loss or noise-induced hearing loss. But the official name is sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing…
Is it hearing loss? An ear exam can tell you if it's something else.

Wax? Fungus? Actual Hearing Loss?

"Where'd my hearing go?" Did you wake up one morning with ears that felt full, like you were listening through a tunnel? Did you think, "I really did a number on my ears this time -- is it hearing loss?"  Or, could it be something else? There…
How Loud Is Too Loud

How Loud Is Too Loud?

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The world is a noisy place. From the A/C running at full blast this summer to trucks rumbling past on I-40 to people talking, our ears are bombarded with sound. It's no wonder that 15% of Americans over 18 have experienced some hearing…
Communication Tips for Hearing Loss

Good Communication Tips for Hearing Loss

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So often, I speak with parents who have a child with hearing loss or loved ones helping their aging mother learn to hear at her best with hearing aids. But today, I'd like to have a different conversation with you as a person with hearing…
Flower and Bee_Spring Allergies and Hearing

Spring Allergies and Your Hearing

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In Memphis, we get to enjoy early springs and long summers compared to our northern neighbors. But with all the flowers in bloom, springtime can be really rough for people with spring allergies. I've had people come into my office who moved…
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What Actually Happens to Our Ears on Airplanes (Explaining Fullness of the Ears)

Most of us have been there. Whether you were on an airplane, taking a ski lift up to your favorite range, or diving to the bottom of a pool, any time our body moves quickly to a higher or lower place, you feel this fullness in your ears.…