Tinnitus sounds like ringing, hissing, or buzzing in one or both ears without external sound. About 10% of adults in the United States have tinnitus, and nearly 25% have had symptoms for 15 years or longer. If you have tinnitus, you know it causes problems with problems anxiety, focusing, energy levels, and sleeping. As of Read more..
The Importance of Limiting Noise Exposure
Although hearing loss occurs gradually as we age, you may experience signs of hearing loss earlier if you are frequently exposed to loud noises. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is quite common. It affects individuals listening to audio devices at unsafe levels, frequenting loud venues, or spending time in noisy environments due to their day job, Read more..
Communicating With Someone With Hearing Loss
Communication with someone with hearing loss can be awkward, especially when that person is your aging parent. When a parent begins to lose their hearing, their family must learn to adjust to the new realities. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, 8.5% of adults aged 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss. That Read more..
The Importance of Limiting Noise Exposure
Although hearing loss occurs gradually as we age, you may experience signs of hearing loss earlier if you are frequently exposed to loud noises. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is quite common. It affects individuals listening to audio devices at unsafe levels, frequenting loud venues, or spending time in noisy environments due to their day job, Read more..
How to Help Deaf Remote Workers
The pandemic has completely turned the way we work on its head. Instead of commuting into the office each morning, many of us simply walk into a designated room in our home to work. While working from home offers more flexibility and freedom for many employees, it can also be a difficult transition for some Read more..
What is a Sound Bath? Can it Improve Tinnitus?
Depending on the cause, hearing loss can come on suddenly or occur over time. You may not even notice a hearing problem until you begin hearing persistent ringing sounds in your ears at all times. Because of the lack of hearing in your ears, a ringing sound becomes apparent as your body tries to fill Read more..
How to Crack Ears
If you’re experiencing discomfort in your ear, you may be looking for a quick fix. A tried and true solution is to “crack” your ears by popping them and relieving the pressure or clog. Before the team at El Dorado Hearing shares how you can crack your ears, it’s essential to understand what may be Read more..
What Are the Different Hearing Test Types
Have you noticed that sounds are getting more difficult to hear or decipher? Are you constantly turning up the volume on the television? If you’re tired of asking your friends and family to repeat themselves, it may be time to schedule a hearing test with a qualified hearing specialist. El Dorado Hearing will have you Read more..
What Can You Hear With Severe Hearing Loss?
It is estimated that 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. While hearing loss is relatively common, especially as we age, there are different levels of hearing loss an individual may experience. From mild to profound hearing loss, it’s essential to understand the key differences to accurately treat and restore hearing to the Read more..
Why Do I Need an Ear Exam?
As children, we undergo ear exams regularly — whether experiencing hearing problems or not. But as we get older, these ear exams become infrequent. You likely don’t even think to schedule one unless you notice troubling symptoms of hearing loss. But did you know that ignoring your ear health could increase the risk of hearing Read more..