• Ear infections

    It can be hard to know whether your child has an ear infection. It can be hard to know whether your child has an ear infection. This is especially true if your child is too young to say, “My ear hurts.” Signs of an ear infection include: Tugging or pulling at the ear Crying more

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  • Do I have a hearing problem?

    Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer “yes” to three or more of these questions, you could have a hearing problem and may need to have your hearing checked by an audiologist. Do I have a problem hearing on the telephone or cell phone? Do I have trouble hearing when there is background noise

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  • What is hearing loss?

    Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Depending on the cause, it can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. If you have hearing loss, you may not be aware of it, especially if it

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  • Loud noises and your hearing

    Understanding how we hear will help you to understand how loud noise can hurt your hearing. How can I tell if I am listening to dangerous noise levels? You must raise your voice to be heard. You can’t hear someone 1 meter away from you. Speech around you sounds muffled or dull after you leave

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