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Top Tips for Earwax Removal

In Earwax by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

You might not think about earwax very often, but those who have problems with earwax buildup can find it very concerning. Without knowing exactly how to remedy the situation, some people feel compelled to try strange approaches. Some of these earwax removal tactics can actually do much more harm than benefit, so it’s important to know how to approach earwax in a way that can …

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Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Amplifiers

In Hearing Aids by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

When you realize that you are developing hearing loss, you will likely start researching your options for treatment. With the vast array of options out there, it can be quite overwhelming to find which ones suit your needs. Among those available when you do your Google search, you might stumble upon hearing amplifiers. With a name so much like hearing aids, the difference in price …

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Tinnitus Treatment Options

In Tinnitus by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

If you have ongoing tinnitus, you are well aware of the constant presence of sound. This sound doesn’t originate outside the body, however. Unlike other sounds that are caused by acoustic waves of pressure causing a chain reaction in air particles, tinnitus is contained completely within an individual body. There are two main types of tinnitus.  The first—objective tinnitus—is caused by something within the body, …

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Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance

In Hearing Aids by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

When it comes to our balance, hearing, and sight are two crucial senses. Both of these senses assist us in orienting ourselves and providing context for our consciousness. If you’ve ever tried to move in the dark after turning off a light, you know how losing a sense can make it challenging to stay balanced. You’re forced to rely on your other senses to stay …

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Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Do you have hearing loss? If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing, now is the perfect time to book a hearing test. You can start your new year with better hearing, and you’ll be amazed at all the other changes better hearing will bring.  Recognizing Hearing Loss Hearing loss is a lot more common than you might expect. Approximately 50 million Americans have hearing loss, …

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Hearing Aids Can Help Single-Sided Hearing Loss

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Do you have hearing loss in just one ear? This single-sided hearing loss is also quite common. You’re probably wondering if hearing aids can help if you have hearing loss in only one ear. The truth is that hearing aids are incredibly helpful! Here’s how hearing aids can help single-sided hearing loss.  Do You Have Single-Sided Hearing Loss? The first question to answer is, do …

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Hearing Loss & Vertigo. All About Meniere’s Disease

In Brain Health, Hearing Loss, Meniere's Disease by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Do you struggle with vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus? Do you experience pain, swelling, or pressure in the ear? You could have Meniere’s disease. This disease is a chronic disorder that impacts the inner ear. Here’s everything you need to know about hearing loss and vertigo caused by Meniere’s disease.  What is Meniere’s disease? Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disorder. It affects the fluid …

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Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing loss is part of a vast web of physical conditions that are connected with one another to varying degrees. Research scientists and experts are engaged in the ongoing process of understanding how these connections work. In some cases, experimental evidence and body imaging technology make it possible to have a clear understanding of how other conditions related to hearing loss. When the statistics show …

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Ear Candles: Effective or Dangerous?

In Earwax, Hearing Loss Treatment by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

If you find yourself in conversation with someone interested in natural and homeopathic remedies, you might hear about something called an ear candle. These devices are sold in some health food stores and specialty shops online. Many of them look like a wax-coated spiral piece of paper that has unfurled like a party favor, forming a long conical shape.  How can something like this be …

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Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month

In Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Causes by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Each November, we observe American Diabetes Month. This honorary occasion is an opportunity to show respect for the many people involved in the fight against the disease. The people we honor do not only include those with diabetes and pre-diabetes but also the doctors and researchers who are working to find cutting-edge treatments, the caregivers who tirelessly work to provide those treatments, and the family …