Ear wax, also called cerumen, is a quiet helper when it comes to ear health. We all have it, but we don’t often think about how important it is. This sticky stuff helps protect our ears, but sometimes too much can cause problems like irritation or hearing trouble. Have you ever wondered why our ears… Continue reading Why Do Ears Produce So Much Wax
Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s ear is an infection that can be caused by excess moisture in the outer ear canal. This infection often occurs after swimming, which creates a moist environment where bacteria can grow and cause swimmer’s ear. Putting your fingers, cotton swabs or other objects in your ears can lead to swimmer’s… Continue reading Swimmers Ear
How To Cure Tinnitus Naturally Cure Tinnitus Naturally Tinnitus is a condition in which you hear noises when no external sound is present. There are various types of tinnitus, including pulsatile tinnitus and vascular tinnitus. In addition, your hearing may be affected by other medical conditions such as Meniere’s disease or Ménière’s disease. How to… Continue reading How To Cure Tinnitus Naturally
Ear Candles Ear Candles Ear candles are a popular alternative to medications or surgery for ear pain, but they just aren’t worth the risk. The ear candle is lit and inserted into your ear canal. It’s believed that the heat from the flame softens wax in your ears, which then falls out as you blow… Continue reading Ear Candles – Are they any good?
Crackling In Ear Crackling In Ear The ear is a complex organ with many functions. It can be affected by many conditions, such as eustachian tube dysfunction, acute otitis media or the buildup of earwax. Crackling in your ear can also be caused by other factors such as allergies and sinus infections. If you are… Continue reading Crackling in Your Ear
Hyperacusis Hyperacusis What if your ears are so sensitive to sound that it hurts? Sound sensitivity, or hyperacusis, is a condition in which people react strongly and negatively to sounds, with pain or discomfort. This effect may seem harmless at first but if you have high sensitivity often also means feeling uncomfortable in situations like… Continue reading Hyperacusis
Hearing aids are small electronic devices that are worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound and improve hearing in people with hearing loss. They are important because they can help people with hearing loss to better understand speech and improve their overall quality of life. However, like any other electronic device, hearing aids… Continue reading How long will my hearing aid last?
Are you wondering about the role and responsibilities of an audiologist? When should you see an audiologist? What does an audiologist do? In this blog, we’ll talk about the role of an audiologist and how they can help people with hearing and balance issues. Before anything else, let’s talk about the branch of audiology. Audiology… Continue reading What is an audiologist?
Do you think your hearing is not as good as it used to be? Consider getting a hearing test. The results will show if you need a full evaluation or if your hearing is normal. Hearing loss can happen gradually, so it’s important to seek help from an audiologist before it becomes permanent. Ontario Hearing… Continue reading What are the types of hearing tests?
When you have tinnitus, you hear noises that are not actually there. These imaginary sounds may be humming, hissing, clicking, buzzing, or roaring. The ringing noise may be constant, continue for many seconds at a time, or just appear and disappear briefly. An ear that rings or buzzes is one of the most typical signs… Continue reading What are the first signs of tinnitus?
