Now that the holiday season is in full swing, there is no shortage of holiday parties and gatherings, and the alcohol often flows freely at such events. We use alcohol for lots of special occasions: we ring in the new year with champagne, on vacation we may appreciate a glass of wine with dinner. We may even have a cocktail … Read More
FIVE SHOCKING LINKS TO HEARING DAMAGE
Most of us understand the most commonly-known causes of hearing loss: loud noises, excessive ear wax, aging… but there are some other causes of hearing loss you may not have known about. Here are five links to hearing loss that you may not have expected. Medical Drugs: Antibiotics and Over-the-Counter Ototoxic drugs, such as NSAIDS (anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen, acetaminophen and … Read More
WHAT IS VERTIGO AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Though there are different types of Vertigo, they are all caused by issues with the inner ear. One type is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, which can be caused by a build-up of small particles of calcium in the inner ear. Another cause can be Vestibular neuritis, which is an infection in the nerves of the inner ear. Meniere’s disease can … Read More