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Some people feel dizzy when they stand up too fast or take long rides in the car. But for people with chronic dizziness, everyday actions—including walking and lying down—can only be done with extreme difficulty. If you are one of these sufferers, you may be wondering: do you have to fight confusion and nausea for the rest of your life, or is there a permanent… Read More

You’ve tried turning up the television for “background” noise, speaking over the sound, and even plugging your ears. There’s no denying it: the ringing in your ears is definitely getting worse. Is there any way to get rid of this annoying buzzing once and for all? If this sounds familiar, you are likely suffering from tinnitus—a persistent head noise suffered by over 45 million people… Read More

You’re not sure what the problem is, but your child doesn’t seem to be able to pay attention for very long. He doesn’t want to sit still in class and he has difficulty following directions. You’ve heard about attention deficit disorder, and you can’t help but think your child may be suffering from it—but is he having trouble listening, or is he having trouble hearing?… Read More

We rely on our ears to hear the tiniest of noises, but most of the time we don’t give these hardworking body parts much thought. In fact, the part of the ear that we can see is just the tip of the iceberg—a complex system that begins with a sound and ends as a perception in the brain. But if someone experiences a blockage in… Read More

Every time you visit your doctor, he makes sure to tell you about the importance of eating a healthy diet. Staying fit and watching your waistline can have numerous health benefits, such as longer lifespan, fewer trips to the hospital, and even improved mental and emotional states. But did you know that some foods can actually help you maintain your hearing ability—and even prevent hearing… Read More

You can feel it coming before it happens: the roaring in your ears, the wave of nausea, and the feeling like you might hit the floor at any moment. The dizziness comes on suddenly and can last for hours—and it happens so often that you’re afraid to drive or even leave the house alone. How can you get better if you don’t know what’s causing… Read More

You have heard that children are prone to ear infections, but this simply isn’t normal. Your child is continually crying, pulling at his ear, and can’t sleep for more than a few hours—and it seems to happen all over again every few months. Is there a reason this keeps happening, and is there anything you can do to prevent it? Serous Otitis Media Otitis media… Read More

Children rely on hearing and speech from a very early age. Their ability to hear helps them learn how to use and understand language and is vital to developing social skills. But when a child has a hearing condition, he or she will miss out on sound cues and spoken language, causing a number of cognitive, academic, and developmental problems. Children with hearing problems may… Read More

Many hearing problems in children are temporary, and will improve as the child ages or is treated properly for an ear infection. However, children with severe hearing impairments (between 35-70 decibels) may need hearing devices, speech training, and other rehabilitative measures to help their communication abilities. A properly-fitted hearing aid can help a hearing-impaired child in a number of ways. The child will be able… Read More

There are many different causes of hearing loss at birth. An infant could have suffered trauma in the womb that interfered with proper development, or he could have a genetic malformation that affected the structure of his ears. Parents can also pass on certain traits to their children, called hereditary factors, which increase the likelihood of hearing loss. How Genetic Factors Affect Hearing Genes are… Read More