Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a decline in hearing which can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause and type of hearing loss. It can affect people of all ages, and can range widely in severity. Some common causes of hearing loss are due to aging, noise exposure, genetics, sudden unknown etiology, and ear wax blockage, ear drum perforations and ear infections. Some can be treated medically, while others are permanent in nature and can only be treated non-medically with the help of hearing aids.

Treatment for Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of underlying conditions. The most common cause of tinnitus is noise induced hearing loss. Other causes of tinnitus may be neurological damage, nerve damage, ear infections, oxidative stress, emotional stress, foreign bodies in the ear, ear wax build-up (cerumen), nasal allergies, certain medications, or exposure to loud sounds. These sounds in the ear may be constant or sporadic in nature, and may be congenital or acquired. The effects of tinnitus may be of slight disturbance or may cause a severe disruption to everyday life.

Hearing Protection

Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common causes of hearing loss today. This is why it is vital to engage in the conservation and preservation of our hearing.
We can lose our hearing with one burst of a loud sound, over a few hours, or gradually over time.
Noise induced hearing loss is a function of time, average sound level, and peak levels of loud sounds.

Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax, which is medically known as cerumen is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans. It serves to lubricate the ear canals, protects the ear from foreign substances and keeps debris and dust from getting far in the ear canal. Typically, cerumen should clear itself from the ears on its own, however in some cases, it may accumulate and cause impaction/blockage.