Washington Ear, Nose and Throat

06/16/2025

Hearing loss is more than just a difficulty in perceiving sound—it can significantly impact mental energy levels and overall cognitive health. The effort required to compensate for reduced hearing places an increased cognitive load on the brain, leading to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and memory challenges. Understanding the link between hearing loss and cognitive strain can help individuals take proactive steps toward preserving their mental sharpness and well-being.

Hearing loss is not just a physical challenge—it impacts emotional well-being and social interactions in profound ways. However, with awareness, support, and proactive strategies, individuals affected by hearing impairment can continue to lead fulfilling social lives.

04/17/2025

Sleep apnea affects a large number of adults worldwide and leads to poor quality of sleep and other health problems. Recent research found that sleep apnea can increase the likelihood of developing hearing loss resulting from other health problems such as cardiovascular and endocrine diseases, or generalized inflammation.

Recent research found that sleep apnea can increase the likelihood of developing hearing loss resulting from other health problems such as cardiovascular and endocrine diseases, or generalized inflammation.

03/19/2025

People with hearing loss tend to feel exhausted due to the constant strain on their ears to focus on the limited range of sounds they are able to perceive. Dr. Ervin Hafter from the department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, reported that people encountering hearing impairment have additional strain placed upon their cognitive abilities as a result of their hearing loss.

People with hearing loss tend to feel exhausted due to the constant strain on their ears to focus on the limited range of sounds they are able to perceive.

02/20/2025

Getting new hearing instruments can require you to be a bit patient so that you can grow accustomed to your new hearing world. Here are some recommendations that can help you adjust to your new hearing aids.

01/15/2025

Ear infections are a generic name given to any ailment that affects the ears, but in medical terms they are called otitis media. These infections are common both for children as well as adults and usually result from other secondary infections and viruses, be it sinus problems or influenza. You may be surprised to learn that even teeth problems can cause ear infections!

Your hearing and overall health is precious, which is why it is up to you to take good care of it so that you can enjoy your favorite sounds for all your years to come.

12/16/2024

We all think of hearing loss as a problem that affects the elderly population. However, in some situations, hearing loss may be caused due to a simple matter of excessive earwax, which is also known as cerumen.

11/20/2024

We all love listening to our favorite melodies on our personal audio device, often at loud volumes. Although this practice may seem fun in the short term, it can really be detrimental to our hearing in the long run. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when people are exposed to prolonged periods of unsafe levels of sound, such as listening to music at loud volumes for extended periods of time.

Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when people are exposed to prolonged periods of unsafe levels of sound, such as listening to music at loud volumes for extended periods of time.

09/20/2024

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09/16/2024

Hearing loss brings with it a host of other health issues. Recent research has found a connection between loss of hearing and migraine headaches. Migraines tend to be excruciatingly painful headaches, accompanied by nausea, vision problems, and sensitivity to sounds as well as light.

Recent research has found a connection between loss of hearing and migraine headaches. Migraines tend to be excruciatingly painful headaches, accompanied by nausea, vision problems, and sensitivity to sounds as well as light.

08/16/2024

We live in a world full of delightful (and sometimes not so delightful) sounds! We often take our hearing for granted until we begin stumbling during conversations, feeling lost, confused and left out. Hearing loss can be a sneaky in its onset and it can take years before a person finally realizes that they have hearing loss. Certain noises in our daily life tend to hurt our hearing more than others, which is why it is important to become aware of those sounds.

Hearing loss can be a sneaky in its onset and it can take years before a person finally realizes that they have hearing loss. Certain noises in our daily life tend to hurt our hearing more than others, which is why it is important to become aware of those sounds.

07/24/2024

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07/15/2024

Summer days are long and exciting, filled with loud music, long drives, relaxing vacations, and other activities that can be harmful for your hearing. If you enjoy cranking up the volume on your car radio, think again. Hearing loss is an irreversible condition and exposing yourself to loud volumes over a period of time can cause tinnitus as well as permanent hearing damage.

Hearing loss is an irreversible condition and exposing yourself to loud volumes over a period of time can cause tinnitus as well as permanent hearing damage.