Many patients come to us with concerns regarding one of their ears, and one of the most common questions we are asked is, “Can I have a hearing loss in one ear?” The answer is absolutely. It is called unilateral hearing loss or, in some cases, single-sided deafness....
Dizziness is the sensation of being unbalanced. As one of the most prevalent health issues in the United States, it affects more than 9 million people each year. For people over the age of 70, it’s the most common cause for going to the doctor. North Houston...
You might not have heard yet, but what were once called hearing aids are now called prescription hearing aids. So, why the difference? There has been a need for this differentiation ever since President Biden’s executive order last July to make it easier for people to...
With so much damaging hearing loss being preventable, it is good to know the reasons for it. These can vary considerably due to differences in people’s health, age, and work and social environments. The main causes of hearing loss in adults include: Aging – almost 25%...
So, you’ve taken the first step and accepted that your hearing loss is not something you want to live with anymore, which is excellent news. While I’m sure you’ve probably heard of hearing aids, and how they work to treat hearing loss, did you know that hearing aids...
