Month: October 2014

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …