The field of audiology is vast. If you’ve never been to a hearing specialist before, it can be difficult to understand what a hearing specialist is and make an informed decision about which one you should choose. Hearing aids are often the first choice for addressing...
Hearing is one of the most important senses we have as human beings. It is an essential part of how we communicate, from talking to listening. The absence of sound is the absence of communication, which can make things incredibly difficult. Hearing loss is not in any...
Every year, more and more newborns and young children are diagnosed with hearing loss. That’s because early detection is the key to providing a better quality of life for these little ones. It also allows for early intervention, something that can make as much...
The five senses are what give us a quality of life. Each of them has crucial functions, and if one goes away, how we live can be changed forever. Among these senses, the sense of hearing is arguably more important because it gives us a feel of our surroundings. You...
In otosclerosis, the stapes bone that connects the inner ear to the middle ear is slowly replaced with bone. The bone grows and creates an abnormal joint between the stapes bone and the oval window, which is the opening for sound to enter the inner ear. The cause of...
We enjoy going to concerts, listening to music at maximum volume through our headphones, and socializing at athletic events or loud pubs and cafés. Unfortunately, many of us are unaware that these activities, no matter how enjoyable they are, have a significant impact...
