Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their children to see their doctor. In fact, five out of six children have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. If your child’s doctor recommends ear tubes to treat their infection, you…
Helpful Tips for Treating Swimmer’s Ear
There’s no better way to spend a hot summer day than going swimming. However, if you’re not careful, you could be putting yourself at risk of developing swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the ear canal caused by water being trapped in the ears, usually after swimming. This creates a moist environment that…
How Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears
Spring is a season full of flowers, evening thunderstorms and refreshing rain. But these things can also mean seasonal allergies and uncomfortable symptoms involving your ears. We explore the link between spring allergies and ear problems below. Barometric Pressure Changes There is fluid within the inner ear that helps the balance and hearing systems function…
Make this your year for better hearing!
People who suffer from hearing loss wait on average 7 years before seeking help. Start your new year off with a gift to those you love and yourself and take the first step towards better hearing. Get your hearing tested Don’t ignore the signs of hearing loss which could include, having trouble understanding other when…
Why are audiologists needed?
While many individuals think hearing loss is tied to age, the fact is many people of all ages suffer from hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately 15 percent of American adults — 37.5 million — age 18 and older report some trouble hearing. Moreover,…
Happy Better Speech & Hearing Month!
Signs of Hearing Loss: People experience hearing loss in different ways. For some the initial signs of hearing loss may be subtle while other may experience more abrupt hearing loss. See below for some common signs you can watch for in yourself and your loved ones. You might have hearing loss if you . ….
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears and affects about 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus isn’t a condition itself — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder. Symptoms Tinnitus involves the annoying sensation of hearing sound when no…
National Protect Your Hearing Month
October is national Protect Your Hearing month, and we at Midwest Hearing Aid Systems want to help you make the safest choices for your hearing. According to the CDC, there are 10 million people under the age of 70 who suffer from hearing loss. Many people associate hearing loss with aging, however, there are many…