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Guidelines for Maintaining and Cleaning Your Hearing Aids

For individuals with hearing loss, hearing aids are crucial for improved hearing and total quality of life. They do, however, need to be routinely cleaned and correctly maintained just like any technology does. The lifespan of your device can be significantly extended by regular cleaning which will also allow you to hear more clearly. In […]

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Are Men and Women Affected Differently by Hearing Loss?

Millions of people internationally cope with hearing loss, but does this prevalent condition impact the male and female populations in a similar way? Numerous elements, including workplace noise exposure, drug use, symptom awareness, and biological differences, add to how each gender is affected. Identifying these subtle differences can empower individuals to implement preventive measures for […]

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Hoarse Throat? Here’s When to See a Specialist

It becomes much harder to engage in day to day interaction. It becomes a real struggle to run that meeting at work. Speaking with your family becomes a tiresome chore. Even ordering food for lunch turns into a challenge. All of this means it’s natural to begin counting down the days until your voice returns […]

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How to Safeguard Hearing and Hearing Aids in Cold Weather

Winter is a beautiful season filled with crisp air, holiday merriment, and comfy indoor gatherings. Your ears and hearing, however, can confront some real challenges during the nippy winter months. When it’s chilly, protecting your hearing is crucial, whether you’re out in the freezing cold wind or dealing with the challenges of protecting your health […]

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Engaging With Loved Ones is Especially Significant During the Holidays

The warmth and merriment of festive family get-togethers is what the holidays are all about. You forge precious memories reuniting with family members while the children and grandchildren sing and play. But it might feel like a real struggle connecting with these moments if you have hearing loss. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time […]

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Can Hearing Aids Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms?

The cause of tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, has long perplexed scientists. However, there is one thing that all hearing professionals agree on, you are more likely to experience tinnitus if you also suffer from hearing loss. Some of the primary factors that play a role in hearing loss are genetics, […]

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The Causes of Frequent Nose Bleeds and How to Prevent Them

Nosebleeds can take place at the most inconvenient times, like during meetings or at social gatherings, and if that happens frequently, it can be not only inconvenient, it can cause you frustration and worry. For many people, the abrupt onset of a nosebleed can be alarming, particularly when there’s no obvious answer as to why […]

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Can Exhaustion be the Outcome of Hearing Loss

Fatigue can have a variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory problems such as sleep apnea. But there is something more common that can also cause tiredness and that’s hearing loss. In part, that’s because hearing loss can be a gradually-moving, subtle condition. You may find yourself constantly exhausted for no […]

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Your Autumn Hearing Health Guide

Autumn brings in its own engaging sounds you don’t want to miss, including the crackling of a warm fire, leaves crunching under your feet, and kids laughing and playing. Now imagine how much less enjoyable your fall experience will be if those sounds begin to fade away. Luckily, your autumn experience doesn’t need to be […]

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Can Bronchitis be Induced by Post-Nasal-Drip?

You may already know that the ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected. Air moves freely between all three. That’s why you can plug your nose, close your mouth, and “pop” your ears. But air, regrettably, isn’t all that moves between your nose, ears, and throat. So can mucus. Under normal circumstances, your throat is […]

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