Hearing loss equals hearing aids, right? Not necessarily! We’re here to talk you through all the possible alternatives. Plus, find out what options might be right for you.
A microtia ear may just seem like an ear that looks different, but there’s actually a congenital condition behind it that can affect both hearing and quality of life. Sometimes microtia means having a tiny or unusually shaped ear; in other cases, it means being born with little to no external ear at all. But what exactly causes microtia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available for people with no ears or underdeveloped ears?
Ear infections are common and often painful—but did you know they can also affect your hearing? Here's what to look out for if you or someone you know has an ear infection.
Because hearing loss can develop over time, many people don’t notice their hearing loss immediately. Often, the first solution is a hearing aid. But for more profound hearing loss, a cochlear implant may be the right solution. In this article, we explain at what point someone has hearing loss, the levels of hearing loss, and the available hearing solutions.
Do you have trouble hearing with background noise? Learn what causes it, how to recognize the signs, and what steps you can take to improve your hearing in noisy places.
If voices sound muffled or you can’t hear birds chirping or doorbells ringing, you might be experiencing high-frequency hearing loss. Learn what causes it, how to spot the signs, and what treatments can help you reconnect with the sounds you’ve been missing.
