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The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Cleaning

How to Improve Your Singing with Hearing Aids

Whether you're a professional singer or simply enjoy singing for fun, wearing hearing aids can make a world of difference in your ability to hear music, control your voice, and maintain pitch.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Cleaning

Is It Dangerous to “Pop” Your Ears?

Many people experience the urge to “pop” their ears, especially during changes in altitude or when they have a cold.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Cleaning

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Cleaning

Proper ear care is vital for maintaining ear health and preventing complications.

Hearing Aids vs. Cochlear Implants: Which Is Right for You?

Hearing Aids vs. Cochlear Implants: Which Is Right for You?

Hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life, making it essential to find the right solution for your needs.

The Importance of Regular Hearing Check-ups

The Importance of Regular Hearing Check-ups

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, our sense of hearing plays a crucial role in our daily lives. From communicating with loved ones to enjoying our favorite music or staying alert in busy environments, good hearing is essential.

Exploring Non-Surgical Solutions for Snoring

Hearing Loss in Children: Early Signs and Interventions

Hearing is a critical part of a child's development, influencing their ability to learn, communicate, and interact with the world around them. At the Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy, we understand the importance of early detection and intervention when it comes to hearing loss in children.

How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle

How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle

Choosing the right hearing aid is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your quality of life. With numerous options available, it's essential to find one that suits your specific needs and lifestyle.

Decoding Tinnitus

Decoding Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a perplexing and often frustrating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds that only you can hear can significantly impact your quality of life. At LACHB, we understand the challenges posed by tinnitus and are here to provide insights into its causes, potential triggers, and management strategies.

Unraveling the Mystery of Dizziness

Unraveling the Mystery of Dizziness

Dizziness is a common and often perplexing sensation that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. From simple lightheadedness to vertigo-induced spinning, this unsettling feeling can have various underlying causes. Here at LACHB, we're here to help you better understand this phenomenon and provide insights into its management.

What is ExciteOSA?

What is ExciteOSA?

Do you snore loudly, gasp or choke during sleep, or feel tired and groggy during the day? These symptoms may indicate that you have sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Sleep apnea can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other health problems and reduce your quality of life.

What is the Latest Treatment for Tinnitus

What is the Latest Treatment for Tinnitus

Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source, affects millions of people worldwide. Although tinnitus is not a life-threatening condition, it can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, leading to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.

How Hearing Aids Work

How Hearing Aids Work

Hearing aids are small electronic devices that help people with hearing loss hear better. They work by amplifying sound and making it louder and clearer so that people with hearing loss can hear the sounds they miss.

Best Hearing Protection for Concerts

Best Hearing Protection for Concerts

Attending concerts is an exciting experience, but it can also be damaging to your hearing if proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the World Health Organization, noise levels above 85 decibels can cause hearing damage, and many concerts can exceed this level. Therefore, it’s important to wear hearing protection when attending concerts. In this blog, we’ll discuss the best hearing protection options for concerts.

What is Sudden Hearing Loss?

What is Sudden Hearing Loss?

Have you ever experienced a sudden, unexplained hearing loss in one or both ears? This may be a sign of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), a medical emergency that requires urgent evaluation and treatment by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist.

Are Expensive Custom-Molded Earplugs for Hearing Protection Worth the Cost

Are Expensive Custom-Molded Earplugs for Hearing Protection Worth the Cost

In recent years, the market for custom-molded earplugs has grown significantly, with many companies now offering high-end options that can cost hundreds of dollars. While these earplugs are designed to offer superior comfort and noise reduction, the question remains: are they really worth the cost?

Jabra Enhance Plus

Jabra Enhance Plus

The Jabra Enhance are like earbuds and fit comfortably in the ear canal. They are discrete while providing amplification.

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How to talk to a family member about hearing loss

We’ve all been there. It could be a grandmother, a father, or even a partner. You find yourself repeating sentences because they miss phrases, or hear the wrong words. Some days, communicating could be so difficult that you just end up giving up. Nevermind. It wasn’t that important anyway.

Hearing Aids

The Ins and Outs of Hearing Aids: What makes a Ferrari different from a Ford?!

You may have seen how the price of hearing aids can vary tremendously. Ever wonder what makes the difference between tiers of technology? What is the Ferrari of hearing aids, and what is the Honda? And are they all that different?

Man Digging in his ear for ear wax

Ear Wax 101

Cerumen, also known as earwax, is a sticky and shiny substance that is produced by the wax glands of the outer ear. Cerumen is made from oil, sweat, and dead skin cells that accumulate over time in the ear canal.