Hearing Tips & Blog Articles | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

July 21, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned?

Hearing aids are essential for enhancing daily communication by improving the clarity of sound. To keep them functioning at their best, routine maintenance and professional cleanings are crucial. Over time, earwax, moisture, and debris can accumulate, resulting in decreased performance. Recognizing when to find professional cleaning can help prolong the longevity of your hearing aids […]

How High Blood Pressure Can Harm Your Hearing

July 21, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Loss Articles

How High Blood Pressure Can Harm Your Hearing

Many people typically consider heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease as the main health concerns related to high blood pressure, also called hypertension. But did you know that unmanaged hypertension can also increase your danger for hearing loss, particularly as you age? Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, usually begins to show signs in your 40s, […]

How High Humidity Effects Your Sinus Health

June 14, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

ENT Issues

How High Humidity Effects Your Sinus Health

Excessive moisture in the air can make you feel sticky and uneasy, and it might also be a factor in sinus problems. Many people experience worsened sinus issues during humid weather, with conditions like sinus infections becoming more common. Sinusitis, also referred to as sinus infections, develops when the sinuses become swollen because of an […]

Connecting Hearing loss to a Shorter mortality

June 1, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Loss Articles

Connecting Hearing loss to a Shorter mortality

It is normal for individuals to disregard hearing loss as a typical part of getting older, similar to requiring bifocals or finding a couple of gray hairs. But recent research suggests it’s far more prevalent. A study from Duke-NUS Medical School found a strong association between untreated hearing loss and reduced life expectancy in older […]

The Importance of Scheduling Regular Hearing Exams

May 26, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Test Info

The Importance of Scheduling Regular Hearing Exams

With age, we typically become more vigilant about our health, going to regular medical appointments, keeping an eye on our vital signs, and having routine assessments to stay on top of our physical health. Our hearing is a crucial element that is often neglected. Hearing loss is more common than many individuals recognize, and it […]

How Lifestyle Choices Effect Your Hearing Health

May 20, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Loss Articles

How Lifestyle Choices Effect Your Hearing Health

The concept that diet plays a crucial role in strengthening bones and improving vision, and that eating healthy and doing regular exercise can keep you healthy, is a common understanding. Were you aware that your hearing health can also be significantly affected by the lifestyle choices you make? Read on to learn more about how […]

The Impact of Driving with Open Windows on the Well Being of Your Hearing

May 10, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Loss Articles

The Impact of Driving with Open Windows on the Well Being of Your Hearing

Is driving with the windows open harmful to your hearing? Is it more fuel-efficient? Should you go with closed or open windows when you’re driving? Here’s a new perspective on these questions. Imagine this: It is a tranquil morning, with the clock reading 7:45 AM. As the highway stretches out before you, nearly free of […]

How to Alleviate Spring Allergies and Enjoy the Outdoors

May 2, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

ENT Issues

How to Alleviate Spring Allergies and Enjoy the Outdoors

Spring is here, ushering in the perfect opportunity to swap the treadmill for an invigorating jog in the beautiful outdoors. However, if seasonal allergies have you in their grip, the concept of enjoying outdoor adventures may seem daunting. Fear not! With a few basic adjustments, you can reclaim your outdoor activities and enjoy the splendor […]

Key Tips for Prolonging the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

April 27, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Aid News

Key Tips for Prolonging the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

Once you’ve adjusted to life with your hearing aid, it becomes an important part of your everyday regimen. The likelihood of a breakdown can be worrysome, as it causes not only a disturbance to daily life, but also a considerable financial burden in the form of repair or replacement expenses. Tips for caring for and […]

Managing Hearing Loss Can Reduce Feelings of Separation

April 20, 2025 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Hearing Loss Articles

Managing Hearing Loss Can Reduce Feelings of Separation

Human connection is vital to our wellness. Everyday interactions like sharing a meal with loved ones, talking with friends, or having a brief discussion with a cashier can bring happiness and a feeling of connection. However, untreated hearing loss can interrupt these social exchanges, resulting in increased feelings of loneliness and solitude. The silent onset […]

ENT Health Blog