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What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma is a rare and benign tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve. This nerve runs from the inner ear to the brain and is responsible for hearing and balance. Because it’s a…
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Hearing
Whether it’s from a car accident or playing a competitive game of football at Ann Morrison Park, if you experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can suffer from auditory and vestibular symptoms. We explore…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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Tips to Hear Better for the Holidays
The holidays are full of social gatherings. Most people have things like work parties, family dinners, and trips with friends to see The Boise Christmas Show. While these events are all wonderful things to look…
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How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can…
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Middle Ear Surgery: What is it and Why it May be Necessary
Almost all of us have experienced issues with our middle ear at some point. If you ever had an ear infection growing up, or felt your ears clog after spending the day out at Ann…
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Benefits of Sleeping on Your Back
Are you a side sleeper who curls into a ball or someone who sprawls out and takes up most of the bed? According to the experts, there is one sleeping position that is superior to…
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How Do Allergy Shots Work?
What would you do to finally be free from your allergies? While practicing avoidance and taking a daily antihistamine may work for some, others opt to receive long-term treatment called immunotherapy. Continue reading to learn…