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Month: October 2014
Hearing Protection for Hunters
Ahhh … the sweet sounds of the Elk bugle. Did you hear that? If you have a high-frequency hearing loss, chances are you missed it. The majestic Elk has a very distinctive voice and uses several different types of bugles, depending on his intent. Some of his vocalizations are grunty mutterings; others are heartbreakingly plaintive. Many hunters pay for their passion with a hearing …
Read MoreTinnitus Can Be Confusing — Let’s Clear the Air
Many of our patients complain of a ringing, whistling, or hissing in their ears — a symptom of hearing loss known as tinnitus. People who experience this sort of “head noise” and aren’t sure what it is might think it’s a serious condition. In some cases, tinnitus can be debilitating, but it’s rarely a sign of a serious disease. Here …
Read MoreWhy Do My Ears Feel Wet in the Morning?
Your ears feel wet because they are making more wax. It really is that simple. Ear wax (properly referred to as cerumen) is a sticky substance that serves as a skin conditioner, dust catcher, insect repellent, and has pretty impressive anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. When ear wax is first produced, it is very thin and clear, and as it ages …
Read MoreSudden Hearing Loss
If you suddenly lose your hearing, in one or both ears, it is an emergency; you need medical attention immediately. Now, you might feel a little foolish if you discover that it is only earwax, but there is a small chance that you have experienced something called idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. This is a rare and often permanent type of …
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