April 12, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
The first thing to do, when you begin to identify that you have hearing loss, is to avoid added damage. After all, you can take some easy measures to avoid further damage and protect your ears. Step 1: Clean Your Ears Remember learning to be certain you clean behind your ears when you learned basic […]
Anxiety is defined as a constant state of alertness. Enhanced alertness is a good thing when there’s a threat but some people get stuck in a constant state of alertness even when they aren’t in any peril. You may find yourself full of feelings of dread while performing everyday tasks. Your day-to-day life becomes an […]
March 29, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Generally, you don’t mind wearing a mask (or sometimes even two) when you go out. The only trouble is, sometimes it’s tough to hear what other people are saying. When you go to the supermarket or doctor’s appointment, the voices of cashiers and receptionists are muffled, even distorted. Quite often, you can’t make out anything […]
Depending on where you live, all year can be allergy season. Allergies can range from mild to severe and can be brought on by everything from pollen to pet dander. Runny nose and itchy eyes are the symptoms that are most familiar and can be the first indication that you’re dealing with allergies. But more […]
February 15, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
The last time you ate dinner with your family was a difficult experience. It wasn’t because your family was having a tough time getting along. No, the source of the difficulty was simple: it was boisterous, and you couldn’t hear anything. So you didn’t get the details about Nancy’s promotion, and you didn’t have a […]
January 25, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
When you have pain, you might grab some aspirin or ibuprofen without thinking much about it, but new research has demonstrated risks you should be aware of. Many prevalent pain relievers, including those bought over-the-counter, carry risks to your hearing that you’ll want to consider when taking them. Surprisingly, younger men may be at greater […]
November 28, 2020 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
November 28, 2020 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
