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The Quiet Signs of Hearing Loss Most People Miss
Hearing loss rarely announces itself all at once. It often starts with small moments like struggling to follow conversations in noisy rooms or feeling unusually tired after listening all day. These subtle changes are easy to dismiss but they can quietly impact communication confidence and overall quality of life. At National Hearing and Balance early attention and personalized care help people stay connected engaged and hearing their best before those small signs turn into bigger challenges.
Hearing Loss or Ear Pressure? It Might Be Your Eustachian Tubes
Think you’re losing your hearing? It might not be hearing loss at all. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) can cause ear pressure, muffled sounds, and that “clogged” feeling — all without damaging your inner ear. Learn how our audiologists identify the root cause of your symptoms and when it’s time to partner with an ENT for sinus-related issues.
The Gift of Hearing
The Gift of Hearing Now that the holiday season is here, you want to be sure you are hearing your best when spending time with your family and friends. Holiday parties, social gatherings, and family get-togethers can be frustrating and uncomfortable if you struggle to...
Hearing Loss & Diabetes
Diabetes Increases the Risk of Hearing Loss If you or someone you know has diabetes, you are probably familiar with the damage the disease can do to the circulatory system. What you might not know is that the same glucose overload that destroys parts of the body can...
Hearing Loss Is a Modifiable Risk Factor of Dementia
As we age, the risk for dementia increases. When we get older, our brains “shrink” a process that is known as brain atrophy – also known as cognitive decline or dementia. The Connection It has long been suspected that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of...
Covid-19 and Hearing Loss
Hearing deficiency has long been linked to misfortune. Having one of our primary senses affected has an effect on not just our wellbeing but also our livelihood. COVID-19 has had a particular effect on those who have pre-existing or existing hearing damage, causing a...