Hyperacusis: When Everything Sounds Too Loud
Normally on this blog, we talk about people who have trouble hearing in Houston. But not all hearing disorders involve hearing loss; in some cases, the opposite problem occurs – sounds are too loud! What is Hyperacusis? Though not nearly as common as hearing loss, hyperacusis affects an estimated one in 50,000 people in Texas…
Using Your Smartphone to Diagnose Hearing Loss
If you’ve ever had to take your child to a doctor in Houston to treat an ear infection, you are well aware of the pain and discomfort this common affliction brings. It is the result of fluid buildup in the middle ear, typically diagnosed with a lighted instrument called an otoscope. It turns out this…
Look at Your Ears for Clues to Your Health
Did you know that your ears can often provide important clues about your physical health? Your Houston audiologist might be able to make an educated guess about underlying physical conditions based on their appearance and function. What Can Your Ears Reveal? Obviously, it takes more than a quick glimpse at your ears to diagnose an…
Are Earbuds Damaging Your Hearing?
Headphones are increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. Ask any Houston audiologist and they will tell you about the dangers that go along with their usage. But before you unplug them all together, there are ways to use them safety. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss The use of personal music players with headphones has been linked…