Dallas Ear Institute

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 […]

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

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

When a child has hearing loss that is not treated in a timely manner, they can struggle with learning how to talk, understanding simple instructions, and difficulty in social situations. Here’s how hearing loss can affect language learning at different ages: Infancy (0-12 months): Babies start to recognize sounds and their caregivers’ voices. They also

You should take your child to see a pediatric audiologist if they: Fail their newborn hearing test Stayed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)  for more than 5 days after birth Have speech or language delays Have developmental delays You’re worried about your child’s hearing They have had several ear infections If any of