What Is Mild Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss isn’t one-size-fits-all; different people experience different degrees. And while mild hearing loss may only be the first degree above normal, that does not mean it can be taken lightly. Below is a look at what it means to be diagnosed with mild hearing loss. Degrees of Hearing Loss The degrees of hearing loss…
Does Tinnitus Impact Your Life?
Hearing a buzzing, ringing, chirping or humming sound in your ears may not seem like a big deal, but this symptom of an underlying disorder can have a huge impact on your life. Tinnitus can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to concentrate and cause your emotional reactions to be skewed. Disrupting Your Sleep According…
3 Causes of an Itchy Ear
While rarely the sign of anything serious, an itchy ear can be seriously uncomfortable. If your ears have been causing you discomfort, it may be due to one of the common reasons listed below. Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s ear is a type of infection of the outer ear caused by water becoming trapped in the ear…
What to Do When Your Hearing Aids Aren’t Working
Your hearing aids are your lifeline to the hearing world. While they are built to provide uninterrupted amplification, like all technology, they can sometimes malfunction. This means you may find yourself in a loud situation, like at Farmers Market L.A. where you cannot separate speech from background noise. Below is a look at the most…
Different Types of Vertigo
Do you ever feel as if the room is spinning around you even when you’re perfectly still? This sensation, known as vertigo, can make you feel as if you’ve just gotten off an amusement park ride at Disneyland even if all you did was get up off your couch. Below we provide an overview of the…
You May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning many of the 48 million Americans with a hearing impairment didn’t even realize they had one until it advanced beyond a stage that could be easily treated. Recognizing the early signs of hearing loss is key to getting the help you need when you need it. Below are…
How to Protect Your Ears from Unsafe Noises
While COVID-19 may have caused the Los Angeles Coliseum to close its doors, that doesn’t mean your ears are safe from loud noises. Hearing loss has been linked to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal and even cognitive decline, which is why it’s essential to protect your ears now. We provide an overview of how to prevent…
How Helpful Are Hearing Aid Apps?
In today’s world, doorbells, refrigerators, TVs and security systems can all be controlled with smartphone apps, so it should be no surprise that your hearing aids can be, too. Below we’ve laid out what types of hearing aid apps are available and what features we find most helpful for our patients. Available Hearing Apps There…
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?
We’ve all been warned against the dangers of removing earwax with Q-tips, and we’ve also seen the research showing that ear candling is dangerous and not effective at removing wax. This has caused many to turn to other methods of earwax removal, including rinsing out the ear canals with hydrogen peroxide, but is this practice…
Three Hearing Resolutions to Stick To
Most people’s New Year’s resolutions are related to living a healthier, happier life, like exercising more, losing weight, getting organized, learning a new skill, kicking a bad habit, reading more, etc. But one resolution that can make a big impact on your quality of life is practicing healthy hearing habits, and it may be easier…