The RK Blog
Is it Better to Get a Hearing Aid from an Audiologist?
Hearing loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The impact on one's quality of life can be significant, whether it's due to exposure to loud noises, age-related hearing loss, or other factors. If you're considering getting a hearing aid to...
Can Ear Wax Cause Hearing Loss? Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Excessive earwax can lead to temporary hearing loss by blocking the ear canal and obstructing sound waves from reaching the eardrum. With proper earwax removal, this condition will not cause discomfort nor decrease your overall hearing ability. Let's explore more...
What are the types of hearing tests?
After hearing your family members or friends bug you about the television volume for the nth time, you're now considering seeking professional help. An audiologist will provide hearing tests to diagnose and validate the nature and severity of your hearing loss....
What are the first signs of tinnitus?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Tinnitus manifests as buzzing, whirring, hissing,...
Is it good to get your ears professionally cleaned?
The wax from the ears is normally eliminated by the body. The ability to eliminate ear wax is part of the normal ear function. Earwax is designed to come out of the ear canal through movements of the jaw such as yawning or chewing. However, not everyone produces...
How can you improve your hearing?
Is it possible to improve your hearing once hearing loss has occurred? Hearing loss could happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender. Hearing loss affects one in three people over the age of 65 and half of people over the age of 75. Age-related hearing loss is...