Category: Video Reviews

Otosclerosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Risks

Otosclerosis is a middle ear condition that occurs when the stapes(stirrup)  bone abnormally grows and fixates onto the cochlea (inner ear). The bones of the middle ear system transmit and amplify sound received from vibrations of the eardrum to the inner ear. 

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Importance of Healthy Diet for Sound Hearing Health

A healthy diet has many benefits.  Getting a variety of nutrients is important to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, which can damage circulation.  Any disruption to the blood’s chemical balance can damage the delicate structures of the inner ear, the cochlea. 

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Airplane Air Damage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

We are all familiar with our ears popping when flying in an airplane, specifically when ascending or descending.  The air in the ear canal and the air in the middle ear cavity, which is equal at rest, become vastly different as the plane rises or lowers. 

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Congenital vs. Acquired Hearing Loss

The cause of hearing loss is either congenital or acquired.  A congenital hearing loss occurs when an individual is born with a hearing impairment.  It could be caused by a hereditary trait, neonatal developmental condition, or birthing problem.

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Comorbidities with Hearing Loss

Many comorbidities, co-existing diseases, are associated with hearing loss including diabetes, thyroid disease, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.  Any health problem, particularly these, which cause a disruption to the blood’s chemical balance

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