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Sound Therapy: Music to Tinnitus Sufferers’ Ears
Tinnitus is common in Charleston and across the country. Characterized by a phantom noise in the ears—most often described as a ringing but also taking other forms including roaring, hissing, buzzing, whooshing or clicking—tinnitus has…
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Hearing Loss Can Cause Loneliness
If you’re experiencing hearing loss in Charleston, your odds of facing an associated health condition are higher. Hearing impairment has been linked to many physical, social and psychological side effects. One of the most common…
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How Hearing Loss Leads to Cerebral Atrophy
Hearing loss affects many aspects of your health and well-being. There are many physical, social and psychological side effects, especially when the condition goes untreated. People with impaired hearing in Charleston have a higher risk…
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Age-Related Genes for Hearing Loss Discovered
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in Charleston. Unfortunately, a lifetime of noise exposure takes its toll on hearing. A study uncovered information on the genes responsible for…
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Can Essential Oils Help with Hearing Problems?
Alternative medicine is popular with many Charleston residents looking for natural remedies to help treat a range of illnesses. One of the more popular go-to’s is essential oils. Do these do any good with hearing…
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Acoustic Neuroma: Benign Tumor that Affects Hearing
The most common causes of hearing loss in Charleston are aging, noise exposure, trauma and disease. Though less common, tumors called acoustic neuromas can also lead to hearing loss. Types of Acoustic Neuromas Acoustic neuromas…
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Can Surgery Reverse Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss affects roughly one in every five people in Charleston; it is usually—but not always—permanent. Depending on your type and degree of hearing impairment, a surgical procedure may successfully restore hearing ability. Which Types…
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Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?
Allergy sufferers in Charleston have to contend with a variety of unpleasant symptoms. Runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; coughing and postnasal drip are all commonplace. A lesser-known possibility is hearing loss. What are Allergies?…
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How to Relieve Ear Pressure When You’re Sick
Summer is drawing to a close, which means cold and flu season is right around the corner. For people in Charleston, this can spell misery. A runny or stuff nose, coughing, sneezing, fever, muscle aches…
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Hearing Loss & Heart Disease
Individuals in Summerville who have been diagnosed with heart disease have more to worry about than managing stress and sticking to a healthy diet. Data shows they are more likely to experience hearing loss, as…