What Is a Balance Disorder?
Do you often feel dizzy, experience vertigo, trip over things or fear falling over? If so, you may have a balance disorder. Balance disorders are defined as disturbances in your vestibular system. Learn more about balance disorders below. How Does the Vestibular System Work? Many of your body parts work together to help you balance:…
How Do Audiologists Measure Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing, pulsing or whooshing sound with no external source. Most people experience tinnitus at one time or another – usually after noise exposure like attending a concert – but for some, it is persistent and bothersome. Tinnitus can occur in one or both ears…
Why Are You Dizzy?
There are many parts of your body that work together to help you balance, including your eyes, ears, nerves in the feet and spine, and the brain. If there is an issue with one of these, you’re likely to experience dizziness, vertigo, balance problems and falls. Be sure to schedule an appointment with a physician…
Do Antibiotics Work to Treat Ear Infections?
Ear infections are a common occurrence among children but can affect people of all ages. There are different kinds of ear infections with their own causes and symptoms. Some cases respond well to antibiotics while others will resolve on their own. Understanding the difference between types of ear infections will ensure you seek the right…
Technology and Tinnitus
Nearly 15% of the general public experiences some form of tinnitus, estimates the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. With such numbers, it may be surprising to learn that there are still a lot of experts who don’t know about why the ringing occurs…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
How to Help a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is difficult to live with, and not just for the person who has the condition. It is common for loved ones of people with hearing loss to complain about having to repeat themselves frequently, live with the TV turned up much louder than is comfortable and take on the burden of social responsibilities…
What Causes Balance Problems?
“Balance disorder” is an umbrella term for conditions that make you feel unsteady or dizzy. According to data from 2008, approximately 15 percent of American adults, or 33 million people, have a balance problem. There are many possible underlying causes of balance disorders, and they can greatly affect quality of life. How Does the Balance…
Inside a Hearing Aid
Hearing aids have come a long way in the past few years. Now more than ever they are packed with technology that allows you to hear more naturally than you thought possible. In order to truly appreciate all the work your hearing aids do for you, you should understand what’s going on inside them. How…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that is not detectable using standard hearing tests, which are designed to identify specific kinds of hearing problems. Because it is hard to identify, no one is sure exactly how many people suffer from this condition, but one study of more than 100,000 patient records over…
