YEE-HAW! The rodeo is coming to town! Before you dust off your boots and straighten your cowboy hat, make sure you have a plan to protect your hearing at all your favorite rodeo events. Noise levels at rodeos often reach or exceed 85–90 decibels, which is considered the beginning of the “danger zone” for hearing loss. Loudspeakers, announcers, live
The holidays are just around the corner — a time to gather, laugh, and reconnect with the people who matter most. But with all the excitement (and noise!) of the season, it’s easy for conversations to get a little tricky. Whether you’re catching up at a big family dinner, chatting with old friends at your
Hearing difficulties can be most noticeable in a variety of environments, but understanding speech with competing background noise, such as in a restaurant, auditorium, or large group setting can lead to frustration and even isolation, as it is difficult to participate in conversation when you are struggling to hear what is being said. If you
Waking up one morning and realizing that your hearing has suddenly changed can feel frightening. Maybe one ear feels “blocked,” sounds seem muffled or full, or you notice ringing or dizziness. If this happens, it’s important to know that you may be experiencing sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL)—a condition that needs prompt medical attention. What
Your Buddy from The Hearing Center at Dallas Ear Institute As backpacks get packed and pencils get sharpened, we’ve got someone new joining the class this year — and he’s all ears! Howie is the friendly new mascot from The Hearing Center at Dallas Ear Institute, and he’s here to make hearing fun, friendly, and
When deciding on how to protect your hearing, there are endless options to choose from. It might seem overwhelming, trying to decide which hearing protection is best for you. But don’t worry, we are here to walk you through the different options of hearing protection devices (HPDs). 1. Foam Earplugs Foam earplugs are among the
As neurotologists, we see many patients with hearing loss. Family members are often concerned about their loved ones’ hearing. Frequently, there is additional concern about decreasing memory. Many family members and patients themselves intuitively question, “Is the hearing loss causing memory loss as well?” Is there a relationship between hearing and memory? In the medical
Do you ever go to a concert and leave feeling like your ears are ringing or everything sounds muffled? This could be a sign of hearing loss. There are several ways that you can protect your hearing, but let’s start with what is hearing loss? What are Some Common Causes of Hearing Loss? Hearing loss
As neurotologists, we evaluate and treat thousands of ear conditions per year. Many patients require complex medical treatments and surgeries, but occasionally, we simply must bust some common myths to help patients to get better. In this article, we will go through some of the most popular myths we encounter and try to dispel them
Have you ever been in any of these situations? You are putting your child to bed at the end of a long day when they start to tug at their ear. You check their temperature, and they have a fever. “Not another ear infection,” you think to yourself. Your child has had a fever and