Could You Have Hearing Loss and Not Realize It?

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Has it become harder to hear conversations around you? Do you find it more challenging to participate when others talk to you? Hearing loss is common as you get older. As you age, parts of your inner ear begin to degenerate. When this degeneration occurs, it affects the cells that translate sound waves into electrical […]

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Ask the Hearing Doctor

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ASK THE HEARING DOCTOR Question: why is it that people say never to use Q-tips in my ears? Answer: People ask me this all the time! They even go on to say that, “It feels so good to clean my ears with a Q-tip after my shower.” The old rule is that the only thing you should […]

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Tinnitus Q & A

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WHAT IS TINNITUS? Tinnitus is the perception of noise in the ears. Tinnitus isn’t actually a condition itself, but instead a symptom of another underlying condition. WHO SUFFERS FROM TINNITUS? 15-20% of people experience Tinnitus. It is most common as people age and with those who are exposed to loud noises. WHAT DOES TINNITUS SOUND […]

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