Summertime has some activities that are simply staples: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities return to something resembling normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are getting larger. But sometimes this can cause problems. Let’s face it: you’ve had ringing in your ears after attending a concert […]
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You’re most likely reminded of your childhood when you’re dealing with a sore throat. In those days, your sore throat remedies were simple: taking the day off from school and eating lots of chicken noodle soup. Or maybe you eased your sore throat with cough drops and your favorite Netflix show. A sore throat was […]
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Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be caused by a variety of things. Although hearing loss is often caused by age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss may be an indication of a more severe root medical condition. These are some hearing loss red flags you should watch for There […]
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Crackling in your ear? A condition known as tinnitus can cause you to hear crackling, buzzing, whooshing, or other noises in your ears. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come from nowhere? If this is occurring with hearing aids, it may mean you need to come in and […]
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As we get older we begin to have trouble hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of the aging process. Perhaps we start turning the volume up on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or perhaps we start forgetting things? Memory […]
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In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. You want your customers, colleagues, and boss to see that you’re totally engaged when you’re at work. With family, you may find it easier to simply tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to fill in what you missed, just a little […]
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Most of us are familiar with the old cliche “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”. And it’s true. Humidity is oppressive and inescapable. Activities are less fun when you’re having a hard time breathing through the muggy air. And humidity can also be more than annoying, it can trigger a sinus infection. How do […]
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You’re having a Zoom call with your grandchild and you’ve been looking forward to it all week! You’ll have a great time and catch-up with your cherished family members. But when you log in you notice, to your sadness and frustration, that you can’t hear very well. You’re wearing your hearing aids but you still […]
The ringing in your ear keeps worsening. It started off quietly enough, one of those “is it really there” sort of situations. But after being at the construction site all day (for work), you’ve realized just how loud (and how relentless) that buzzing has become. Sometimes, it sounds like ringing or other sounds. You’re thinking […]
Snoring is something that’s annoying to you and your partner but it’s usually viewed as not much more than an aggravation. However, a condition called sleep apnea can frequently be the cause of snoring. When you’re asleep, you can suddenly stop breathing because of sleep apnea. You should definitely take sleep apnea seriously because though […]