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Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a symptom of other conditions. Many different things can trigger tinnitus and finding out what is causing yours can be crucial in managing your symptoms. If you…
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Five Unusual Facts About Your Ears
You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about your ears, even though they play such a crucial role in your life. They help keep you balanced, enjoy your favorite music, and converse with your…
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Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Since October is Audiology Awareness Month, we thought it was a perfect time to go over the ways you can protect your…
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What’s The Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bite by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious health issues, including intense joint pain, neurological…
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Ways to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Child’s Speech Therapy
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that, “Nearly 1 in 12 (7.7 percent) U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing in the past…
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What Are Common Causes of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is described as a ringing in the ear. However, some people have described experiencing buzzing, roaring, whooshing or other noises instead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that about 10% of…
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How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Young Children?
Hearing loss can make it difficult for your child to develop language skills and communicate with others. This can negatively impact their learning ability and cause them to struggle in school. Children with Hearing Loss…
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How Can Teachers Reduces Their Risk of Hearing Loss?
When you think of occupational hearing loss, you may think of professions such as construction workers, police force and military personnel. But did you know that teachers are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, as…
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Can Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Hearing a ringing, clicking or buzzing in one or both ears is known as tinnitus. This symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disorder itself is not well understood by experts. New research suggests…
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How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids offer numerous benefits for your physical, mental and emotional health. However, there are millions of people in the US with untreated hearing loss who are hesitant to use hearing aids. If you have…