by Davenport Audiology | Mar 30, 2021 | Hearing Loss
The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear and serves to protect, ventilate and drain...
by Davenport Audiology | Feb 3, 2021 | Hearing Loss
Earwax (technical term Cerumen) is the key to a healthy ear. Earwax collects dirt, debris and bacteria from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. Earwax is an unpleasant obstacle to keeping your ears clean. Yes,...
by Davenport Audiology | Dec 21, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Adults who have a hearing loss have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders. The risk of dementia increases for those with a hearing loss greater than 25 dB. 36% of the risk of dementia was associated with hearing loss for study participants over...
by Davenport Audiology | Nov 2, 2020 | Hearing Loss
The holidays are coming up and even with the Covid out there some of us are looking forward to going to parties or getting together with our extended family in both November and December. Many of us don’t mind that they have already started playing Christmas music,...
by Davenport Audiology | Oct 8, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Sounds of autumn are hard to miss in October. We have those noisy lawnmowers and hardworking leaf blowers being by used by many, children giggling at trick-or-treat time, loud concerts and other things which we may hear daily or once in a while. Some of these noises...
by Davenport Audiology | May 18, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Written by Shari Eberts of Living with Hearth Loss I thought I had figured out how to live with hearing loss. I wear my hearing devices regularly and employ a handful of assistive listening devices as needed in various situations. I advocate for myself with friends,...
