While the two most common culprits of hearing loss are loud noise and age, certain chemicals and medications can also damage the inner ear. This is called “ototoxicity, which literally means “ear poison.” Ototoxicity can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus,...
Q&A: Is My Dizziness Normal?
Q: Why am I dizzy? A: We receive this question often. Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger...
How Fatigue Affects Your Hearing
Did you know fatigue is a common side effect of hearing loss? Listening can take up energy and effort and can sometimes be aggravating and exhausting. According to recent studies, almost 15% of people who do work are too exhausted...
Allergies and Hearing Loss
There have many studies have shown that there in fact is a link between allergies and hearing loss. As allergy season approaches, weather and other environmental factors may trigger allergy symptoms. Some allergy sufferers will experience runny noses and itchy...
May Is Better Hearing Month: Spring Into It With Less Noise, More Joy
Ahhh, spring! As power tools whir, ball games bloom, and concerts sprout, are your ears protected from the louder sounds of the season? Some noises pack a bigger punch than your ears should take, so for Better Hearing Month this...
Is Hearing Loss Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Hearing loss can often be caused by a number of different diseases, usually as a side effect. For a while now, researchers have been studying the connection between hearing loss to rheumatoid arthritis also known as RA and have actually...
The 4 Different Types of Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Common, Constant, Treatable, and Manageable Do you hear a phantom ringing, whooshing, or buzzing noise — but no one else hears it? You’re not alone. It’s a common condition known as tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus is a simple...