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While unsightly and uncomfortable at times, earwax is critical to the overall functioning of your ears. They offer a last line of defense against intruders into the ear canal. When you mess with that combo, you’re inviting trouble. If you’re like most people, you probably do all you can to extract earwax, whether with some…

When you think of dangerous jobs, you may think about getting hurt physically on the job, falling ill or even meeting your demise. Sure, there are many jobs out there that pose that kind of risk, but a growing type of workplace injury is hearing damage, and it’s much more prevalent than you may think.…

It’s a showdown of hearing vs. unhealthy habits. Who will win? Unfortunately, it’s usually the bad habits that incur hearing loss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you don’t think your bad habits are harming your hearing, take a look at the below habits and see just how they can hurt you.…

There is a wide variety of conditions and disorders out there. Some can be simply treated and you are able to go about your life as if nothing happened. Others are permanent and the treatments that are available are designed to make the conditions less bothersome. Where does tinnitus fall on this spectrum? Before this can…

Have You Heard? You Are What You Eat! You are what you eat. How many times did you hear your mother say this while you were growing up in Houston, TX, wasting yet another weekend morning sitting on the couch eating junk food? Turns out, she actually knew what she was talking about! One out…

Coping with Tinnitus Tinnitus, or the perception of unwanted sounds when none are present, affects as many as 50 million Americans. Those coping with tinnitus symptoms have had to face the unfortunate reality that there is no known cure for the condition. For those with severe or disabling symptoms, this can be a heavy burden…

Just like the right tie or handbag can bring your outfit together, so can the right accessory for your hearing aid. There are numerous hearing aid accessories available in the Houston, Texas area that work with your device to bring your hearing to another level. Assistive Listening Devices The most popular hearing aid accessories are assistive listening devices…

At Houston Hearing Care, we’ve been treating patients experiencing hearing disorders for decades. In that time, we’ve heard just about every misconception about hearing loss and hearing aids imaginable. In an effort to keep our community educated about hearing health, we’ve debunked some of the most common hearing loss myths. My primary care provider would…

Think you’re all done once you buy your hearing aids? Think again. Much like a hat or jacket will help modify your outfit for specific Houston environments, accessories are available to help your hearing aid work better in specific situations. Assistive Listening Devices Assistive listening devices or ALDs are the most popular hearing aid accessories. They help users hear…