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Benefits of Early Hearing Treatment for Long-Term Health Outcomes
Hearing loss is often viewed as a minor inconvenience that develops gradually with age. However, untreated hearing loss can have far-reaching effects on a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Research continues to show that…
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Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test This Fall
Fall in Portland is filled with sound: leaves rustling, children laughing as they pick apples at Topaz Farm and watching scary movies. You don’t want to miss this awesome soundscape. Stay on top of your…
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Tinnitus Treatment Options: What Actually Works?
While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are ways of managing it. While it’s experienced by millions of people, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to tinnitus management, especially because it’s a subjective phenomenon. So…
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When to Seek Help for Tinnitus: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Because tinnitus is a subjective condition, it can be incredibly difficult to know when you’ve reached a point where medical intervention has become necessary. It’s tempting to believe that you can live with it, that…
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How Sleep, Stress and Diet Impact Tinnitus Symptoms
Tinnitus is a persistent ringing in the ears that affects millions of people. If you’re one of them, you know that the sound of tinnitus can spike in volume at random. There are many things…
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Daily Strategies to Manage Tinnitus at Home
Finding relief from the ever-present sounds of tinnitus can be incredibly difficult. However, there are some strategies you can use in your daily life that can help manage or minimize your perception of the ringing.…
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Why Loud Summer Events in Portland Can Trigger Ringing in Your Ears
Summer festivals, concerts, parades and outdoor celebrations are part of what makes Portland such a fun place to be. But if you’ve ever noticed ringing, buzzing or humming in your ears after a loud event,…
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What Is Tinnitus? Causes, Common Triggers and Finding Relief
What is tinnitus? Is it pronounced TINN-itus or tin-EYE-tus? What does it sound like, exactly? What causes it? Can you turn it off? How bad is it? We’re here to answer questions about tinnitus. Let’s…
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What You Need to Know About Ototoxicity
It’s no secret that most medications can have certain side effects. In fact, many medications can cause damage to the structures within your ear as a potential side effect. These medications are known as ototoxic…
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Can Treating Hearing Loss Improve Balance and Reduce Fall Risk?
The inner ear isn’t just the seat of the auditory system; it’s the location of the main balance organ, as well. Because these two systems live so close together, they are intimately connected. This means…
