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Causes of Impacted Cerumen and Treatment Options

03-06-2023

What is impacted cerumen? Cerumen or earwax is a yellow substance secreted by tiny glands in the ear that lines the inner part of your ear canal. The main function of earwax is to protect the ear canal from infection, water, injury, or foreign objects. The ear naturally cleans the wax off itself normally, but […]

09-05-2023

An ear plays a crucial role in the body. This organ helps you converse with friends and know what is happening around you. In the bargain, the ear helps you maintain balance when moving. So how does this body part perform the complex tasks of hearing and maintaining balance? Oliveira Audiology & Hearing Center has […]

03-06-2023

Approximately 28.8 million Americans could benefit from wearing hearing aids. Unfortunately, many people do not benefit due to the high cost of hearing aids. Most hearing aids have a high initial cost, raising a common question among many, especially parents: Are hearing aids tax deductible? We’ve put this article together to highlight whether hearing aids […]

08-25-2021

Did you know that the top service-related medical issue for military veterans in the U.S. is a hearing injury? In fact, information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) states that more than 2.7 million veterans suffer from hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) – and that number only includes individuals whose […]

08-25-2021

Hard of Hearing vs Deaf There are many terms used to describe hearing loss. Many people in Texas use terms such as hard of hearing, deaf, and hearing impaired interchangeably. However, they all mean different things, and some are considered more acceptable than others. Learning about the different terms, what they mean, and how they […]

03-25-2021

What you’ll learn; Hearing aids can improve your quality of life by helping you recognize speech frequencies and assisting you in being alert to safety situations. To stay mentally active while experiencing hearing loss, many individuals turn to hearing aids to keep them alert. The success of your job and your relationships could depend on […]

01-01-2021

Everyone knows the importance of visiting a doctor. You go when you’re sick, or there’s a specific issue you’re trying to figure out, and you go once per year for your annual checkup. You probably do the same thing with your dentist, going when you have a particular issue, as well as going twice yearly […]

09-04-2020

When someone is dealing with hearing loss, he or she may look into hearing aids. If you have found yourself in this situation, you might be wondering if digital hearing aids are the way to go. Analog hearing aids are typically less expensive and easier to set up, so why are so many people turning […]

11-26-2021

Although hearing loss is often associated with older adults, hearing loss in children is more common than you might think. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 2 to 3 children out of every 1,000 is born with hearing loss in one or both ears. And for many others, […]

04-20-2020

Your ears allow you to experience the world around you in wonderful ways, from talking with friends to listening to your favorite music. To make sure you can enjoy these things for a long time, you need to protect your ears. Good hearing loss prevention is just as important as eating foods that are good […]