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What is Tinnitus?

Have you ever noticed a ringing in your ears or perceive sounds when there is no actual external noise? This sensation is referred to as Tinnitus, and it is one of the most common health conditions in the US. It is estimated that 15% of the population in the US deal with some form of tinnitus. Additionally, about 20 million people suffering from chronic tinnitus and around 2 million people suffer from debilitating or extreme tinnitus. Since these hearing problems are so common, there are a few things you should know about tinnitus and tinnitus treatment.

Common Types of Ear Infections

Infections of the ear are no one’s favorite topic, especially parents of young children. We will briefly cover two of the most frequent types of infection in this blog.

3 Things to Know about Hearing Loss

Do you have trouble hearing? Are you concerned about maintaining your ability to hear? If so, you are one of 36 million Americans who suffer from loss of hearing. In fact, hearing loss is the third most common health issue in the country. Here are a few things you should know about this very common health problem:

Do I Suffer from Hearing Loss?

Hearing is important, and changes in hearing health can often go unnoticed for years. If you suspect that you may be suffering from hearing loss, you’re not alone.

How to Keep Your Ears Healthy this Summer

It's easy to take your ears for granted, unitl they hurt. While most people associate ear issues with cold and flu season, there are some common ear issues that we treat during the summer months. Here are our tips to keep your ears healthy all summer long!

Protect Your Ears This Summer

Summer fun might look a little different for a lot of us this year, it's just part of where we are right now. Many of the bigger, louder summer activities are on hold - like concerts and outdoor festivals - but there are still plenty of fun summer activities and things to celebrate. Something you may want to consider as you're making plans is what effect these activities might have on your ears.