Hearing loss can run in families, though you may not be as susceptible as your parents or siblings. At San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists on Cassia Road in Carlsbad, audiologist Rachel Faga, Au.D., evaluates your hearing alongside your family history to help you understand how genetics may affect your hearing health. If hearing […]
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Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. If yours seem to give out sooner than that, a few simple checks can often tell you why. Audiologist Rachel Faga, Au.D., at San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in Carlsbad can help you understand […]
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Sinus infections that return again and again can leave you congested, tired, and reaching for tissues just when you thought you were recovering. At San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in Carlsbad, our board-certified ENT physicians and physician assistant evaluate recurring sinus symptoms for patients across North County San Diego. They can look for […]
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When one hearing aid suddenly seems quieter, sharper, or less clear than the other, it is hard to ignore. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different, it should be examined. At San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in Carlsbad, audiologist Rachel Faga, Au.D., […]
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A lump in your throat that never quite clears can make you swallow, cough, and second-guess every meal, even when nothing seems to be there. At San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in Carlsbad, our board-certified ENT physicians and physician assistant evaluate persistent throat symptoms for patients across North County San Diego. Our team […]
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Known clinically as tonsilloliths, tonsil stones are firm deposits that cause persistent oral discomfort if not properly evaluated. Our clinical team outlines safe at-home techniques and performs in-office procedures for stubborn, recurring tonsil stone cases. Learning how these calcified deposits develop helps you decide whether professional removal or alternative medical care is warranted. Pathophysiology: Why […]
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A sudden drop in hearing in one ear can be frightening and may leave those experiencing it unsure of their next steps. We provide immediate hearing assessments and coordinate urgent medical intervention when an acute auditory decline occurs. An acute sudden hearing loss demands prompt evaluation by an audiologist or ENT physician to initiate time-sensitive […]
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High-frequency squealing from a hearing aid often begins without warning, creating significant distraction and discomfort until appropriately corrected. Our clinical team will evaluate your hearing aid to discover whether loose fit, earwax buildup, gain levels, aged tubing, or hardware defects cause the noise. Review common feedback mechanisms alongside safe at-home maintenance steps to eliminate basic […]
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Tracking speech in busy dining venues can feel exhausting when environmental noise drowns out your hearing. Our audiology clinic conducts specialized testing to evaluate hearing in both quiet sound booths and noisy simulations to isolate the underlying cause. After uncovering the precise factors driving your difficult hearing, our team helps you select individualized auditory solutions. […]
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Cotton swabs may seem like convenient ear-cleaning tools, but inserting one into the ear canal can make cleaning harder over time and may damage your ears. Our audiology team evaluates whether cerumen accumulation requires clinical extraction and suggests techniques tailored to your auditory health. Healthy ears rarely require aggressive manual intervention; nevertheless, when blockage develops, […]
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