Do Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?

Do Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?

With holiday shopping in full swing, headphones and earbuds are at the top of many gift lists. As more people use personal listening devices for music, podcasts, gaming and work calls, an important question comes up: Do headphones cause hearing loss? The short answer...

MYTHS & FACTS What Do You Know About Hearing?

MYTHS & FACTS What Do You Know About Hearing? Source: Hearing.org   Myth: I don’t need hearing aids. My hearing is mostly fine. When you have a hearing loss, it is easy to dismiss it as unimportant. You learn coping methods like turning up the TV or...

What is Swimmer’s Ear?

What is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) is an infection of the outer ear canal. Symptoms of swimmer’s ear usually appear within a few days of swimming and include:• Itchiness inside the ear.• Redness and swelling of the ear.• Pain when the...