09 Aug

Loud Noises and Hearing

Noise is an unavoidable part of everyday life. From the hum of your refrigerator to normal conversation to sirens, we live in a noisy world. Most sounds and noises that we regularly experience in our environment occur at safe levels that do not harm our hearing. However, loud noises, even those experienced for a brief time, can be harmful and even cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. There are things you should know about noise and how it can impact your hearing.

07 Dec

3 Causes of Earache

It goes without saying that our ears are very important. Between hearing and balance, there is a lot that our ears contribute to that can easily be taken for granted. When pain is experienced in the ear, it can negatively impact quality of life very quickly. This can make routine activities like talking and eating uncomfortable and unpleasant. While there are several things that can cause earaches, there are three causes that tend to be the most common.