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That Annoying Ringing, Buzzing and Hissing in the Ear – A Hearing Specialist Offers Tips to Turn Down The Tinnitus
By Bradley Kesser Your Health

That Annoying Ringing, Buzzing and Hissing in the Ear – A Hearing Specialist Offers Tips to Turn Down The Tinnitus

Not a week goes by when I don’t see someone in my clinic complaining of a strange and constant phantom sound in one of their ears, or in both ears. The noise is loud, distracting and scary – and it doesn’t go away. The kind of sound varies from patient to patient: buzzing, blowing, hissing, […]

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Earbuds: Can They Be Used as Hearing Aids?
By Michael A Stone Your Health

Earbuds: Can They Be Used as Hearing Aids?

Hearing loss is a major global issue. Around 5% of the world population, 430 million, have disabling hearing loss. With ageing populations, this burden will only increase. The primary remedy is the simple hearing aid. It is an essential helpmate to ensure continued social contact and quality of life. Simple, but not necessarily cheap. They […]

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Newly Available Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Offer Many Benefits, but Consumers Should Be Aware of the Potential Drawbacks
By Bradley Kesser Your Health

Newly Available Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Offer Many Benefits, but Consumers Should Be Aware of the Potential Drawbacks

U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move that some experts predict could be a game-changer in making these devices accessible and affordable. A prescription is no longer needed, nor is a visit to a doctor or even a fitting appointment with a hearing specialist. Instead, Americans can purchase […]

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Summer Swimming Season May Be Over, But You Can Still Get Swimmer’s Ear – And You Don’t Even Need to Go in the Water
By Thomas Schrepfer and Rex Haberman Your Health

Summer Swimming Season May Be Over, But You Can Still Get Swimmer’s Ear – And You Don’t Even Need to Go in the Water

Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience swimmer’s ear during their lifetimes. Adults are affected more commonly, and children only rarely, generally ages 5 to 12. But you don’t have to be […]

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