Experiencing problems with your hearing can be extremely frustrating. When this happens, you may be wondering what is causing it and how you can manage your hearing impairment. Different parts of your ears work together to collect sound, create vibrations, and transfer sound waves to the brain. For this process to happen, all three parts Read more..
Caregiver Tips: Handling a Loved One With Limited Hearing
Caring for an elderly loved one can be challenging, primarily if the individual also exhibits signs of limited hearing. Their hearing loss doesn’t only affect them — it impacts the lives of their loved ones and caregiver as well. Not only can the inability to hear potentially put them in harm’s way but can wreak Read more..
What Hearing Aid is Best for Severe Hearing Loss?
It’s no surprise that many individuals face hearing problems at some point in their lives — but the severity of the hearing loss will differ from person to person. Hearing loss is measured on a scale of decibels and determines your degree of hearing loss through different sound levels. Those with normal hearing can hear Read more..
Can Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
Although one of the most common reasons for hearing loss is the natural aging process, there are many other reasons an individual may experience hearing loss — including ear infections. Ear infections may not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but depending on the severity of the condition, you may Read more..
Baby Boomers and Hearing Loss
The baby boomers are the largest group of people experiencing hearing loss today. Baby boomers are estimated to have a hearing loss in one out of six cases. However, only about 25% of boomers proactively seek help, despite a growing number living with hearing loss. Baby Boomers were born after a sharp increase in birth Read more..
Why ASMR Is all the Rage in Hearing
ASMR is a sensation people get from watching a stimulating video that makes tingles run down the body. The tingles often make us feel less anxious and more relaxed. A lot of people experience these sensations when exposed to certain circumstances. There are various ASMR sounds for every audience and niche. Generally, ASMR stands for Read more..
Common Reasons for Ear Pain?
Are you struggling with ear pain? We understand how painful that can be. When you’re experiencing pressure in your head from ear pain, it can be challenging to complete even the most basic of tasks. You may find yourself googling “why does my ear hurt?” to find answers. There are many reasons you may be Read more..
Can Impacted Earwax Cause Jaw Pain?
If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain, you know exactly how excruciating and frustrating it can be. And before you can resolve the pain, you need to be able to pinpoint exactly what is causing the issue. From earwax blockage to an ear infection to temporomandibular joint disorder, there are many reasons you may be experiencing Read more..
Earwax Buildup and Blockages – What Can You Do?
We all have earwax — some of us more than others. Often individuals rely on a cotton swab to keep their ears feeling clean, but did you know that a cotton swab may not be the best way to prevent earwax buildup and blockages? It could be making it worse. El Dorado Hearing has put Read more..
How Timing Makes the Difference in Sound Recognition
Sometimes difficulty understanding speech and sound has nothing to do with hearing loss but can be caused by auditory neuropathy. Auditory neuropathy can be challenging to grasp because it manifests differently from person to person — one individual may have thresholds in the normal hearing range while others have profound hearing loss. Auditory neuropathy can Read more..