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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One of the most common reasons we see patients at Dallas Ear Institute is for perforated eardrum. Patients may be suffering from recurring infections and hearing loss. They may not be able to swim without fear of pain or developing an ear infection. Although we can often repair a perforated eardrum, for some, surgery is
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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
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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
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Hearing loss can be a difficult and isolating experience, and many people wonder if surgery might be the answer to restore their hearing. At the Dallas Ear Institute, we’re frequently asked, “Can I have surgery to improve my hearing like my neighbor did?” The short answer is: it depends on the type of hearing loss
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Your child’s ENT surgeon recommended ear surgery. He says he can do the surgery or he can send you on to an “otologist/neurotologist” for surgery. You also read about a “pediatric ENT”. Who should do my kid’s surgery and why are there so many options? Ear surgery is performed by one of three types of
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