Hearing Tips
Stuffy, Clogged Ear but No Wax? Causes and Safe Relief Options
When one ear feels stuffed up and voices sound like they’re coming through a wall, most people blame earwax first. If there’s no wax in sight, the cause is harder to pin down. Board-certified hearing instrument specialist John Walker, HAS, BC-HIS, and licensed hearing...
Sudden Unilateral Hearing Loss: Why It Requires Emergency Care
Learn why sudden hearing loss in one ear is an emergency, what may cause it, and how prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve recovery.
Why Hearing Aids Whistle and Effective Ways to Stop Feedback
“Learn why hearing aids whistle, how to troubleshoot feedback safely, and when a fitting
adjustment or professional repair may be necessary.”
Why Is It So Hard to Hear in Restaurants? Tips That Actually Help
“Learn why hearing in restaurants is difficult and how testing, communication strategies,
and listening technology can improve speech clarity.”
Is Using Q-Tips Unsafe for Your Ears? Clinical Methods for Earwax Removal
Learn why Q-Tips can damage your ears, which earwax-removal methods are safer, and when a professional should examine or clean your ears.
Why Positional Dizziness Happens When Lying Down: The BPPV Guide
Learn why lying down triggers BPPV dizziness, when to seek care, how repositioning treatment works, and what may help prevent future episodes.
Why Your Hearing Aids Could Be Causing Unwanted Headaches
Are your hearing aids causing headaches? Learn why improperly fitted devices trigger pain and how professional adjustments can restore comfortable sound.
My Baby Failed the Hearing Test: What Happens Next?
If your newborn failed their hearing test, don’t panic. Learn about the 1-3-6 timeline, hearing aids, and cochlear implants to help your baby thrive.
Can Hearing Loss Lead to Chronic Depression and Anxiety?
Discover how untreated hearing loss can trigger depression, anxiety, and social isolation—and how proper care restores connection and well-being.
Does the Shape of Your Ears Affect How Well You Hear?
Does the shape of your outer ear change how you hear? Discover how the unique folds of your auricle act as a built-in geolocation system.