Hearing Wellness Blog

Earwax is totally normal to have in your ears. It helps to protect your ear by trapping dust and debris that may cause harm to your eardrum and is produced by two glands found in the skin of the ear. Many times, earwax will build up in your ear can cause a sense of...

It is important to note that tinnitus is not solely a symptom of hearing loss. Tinnitus can be a symptom of various conditions and must be thoroughly evaluated. Since hearing loss is a common cause of tinnitus, a comprehensive evaluation is necessary to determine the...

A few weeks ago, my husband and I signed up our youngest daughter for preschool. Because my parents are very involved with my children, I made sure to tell them when orientation was. We wanted my Dad to come with us because he was going to be taking my daughter to and...

Just because you have hearing loss or utilize amplification does not mean you can’t travel.  Although some accommodations may be needed, it is best to be prepared in situations outside of your comfort zone. Many hotels have services to help with your hearing loss. You...

A common complaint for those with hearing loss is that everybody mumbles.  This issue is because the clarity sounds of speech, such as “f”, “s”, “sh”, “th”, “t”, are not heard even with a mild degree of loss. Whether you are speaking with a person that wears hearing...