Stress & Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing, buzzing or clicking in the ear when no sound is actually present. While tinnitus is a symptom itself, rather than a disorder, there are a number of corresponding symptoms that go along with it. One of those is stress. Understanding Stress We’ve all experienced stress at some…
Surprising Risks of Hearing Loss
Surprising Risks of Hearing Loss There are three major causes of hearing loss—exposure to loud noise, traumatic brain injury and aging. But did you know there are a number of risks to your hearing that are less obvious? Below are six unexpected risks factors for hearing loss. Alcohol In addition to putting you at risk…
Hearing Hazards at Home
Your house is a noisy place, from the people living there to the electronics and appliances always running. While some sounds are absorbed by the soft fabrics of your curtains, carpeting and furniture, many are not. These loud noises inside your home can put your hearing at risk and cause irreversible damage. What Is Noise…
Can Babies Wear Hearing Aids?
Many associate hearing loss with old age, but it can affect people of all ages. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one to three out of every 1,000 children are born with hearing loss, and more will develop the condition during childhood. The most common treatment for pediatric hearing loss is hearing aids….
Make a Resolution to Treat Tinnitus in the New Year
Tinnitus is Incurable…But Not Untreatable If you wake up on January 1 with a ringing in your ears and haven’t been out partying to usher in the new year, you are one of the approximately 50 million Americans in California and across the U.S. with tinnitus. About one in five Concord and Walnut Creek residents…
When Your “Honey-Do” Turns Into a “Honey-Didn’t”: Is it Selective Hearing or Hearing Loss?
Concord couples headed for marriage therapy because their partners engage in “selective hearing” might want to cancel that appointment and give their significant other the benefit of the doubt. Often, the accused isn’t actually ignoring the other person; they simply can’t hear them. Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss Does your partner have selective hearing?…
Reducing Ear Pressure When You’re Sick
Now that Halloween is just a week away, you have probably settled into your normal fall routine. Which means you’ve probably already dealt with your first cold of the season. There are likely to be more to come, so get used to the symptoms—and be prepared to go on the defensive when illness strikes. How…
Can CBD Help with Tinnitus?
Give me a C! Give me a B! Give me a D! What’s that spell? A potential new solution for tinnitus in Concord. Tinnitus is Common in California An estimated 50 million people experience tinnitus across the U.S. That means about one in five residents of Concord suffers from at least an occasional ringing in…
Causes & Cures for a Ruptured Eardrum
An eardrum rupture can cause sudden, sharp pain and dizziness for audiology patients in Concord and Walnut Creek. Ruptures may even result in a temporary loss of hearing. Ruptured eardrums usually heal on their own, but if you experience one, it’s a good idea to head to an ear doctor who will help make sure…
Teen Wonders Whether Hand Dryers Can Cause Hearing Loss
Noise is present everywhere in Concord and Walnut Creek. Exposure to loud sounds over extended periods can lead to hearing loss. Most sources of potentially harmful noise are pretty obvious; loud rock concerts, Oakland A’s baseball games and traffic or construction on the 680 can all cause permanent damage to your hearing. Some factors are…
