HEARING TIPS
What a Clogged Ear Means When Earwax Isn’t the Culprit
A clogged ear can leave conversations sounding dull and far away, and it’s puzzling when there’s no earwax buildup to blame. At Bright Audiology in Sanford, NC, audiologists Angela Bright Pearson, Au.D., and Ellen Frederick, Au.D., along with licensed hearing aid...
Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Is It an Emergency?
Learn why sudden hearing loss in one ear is an emergency, what may cause it, and how prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve recovery.
Stopping Hearing Aid Whistling: Causes, Solutions, and Clinical Care
Learn why hearing aids whistle, how to troubleshoot feedback safely, and when a fitting adjustment or professional repair may be necessary.
Why Are Restaurants Challenging for Hearing? Practical Communication Tips
“Learn why hearing in restaurants is difficult and how testing, communication strategies,
and listening technology can improve speech clarity.”
The Dangers of Q-Tips: Safe and Effective Ways to Remove Earwax
Learn why Q-Tips can damage your ears, which earwax-removal methods are safer, and when a professional should examine or clean your ears.
Why Positional Dizziness Happens When Lying Down: The BPPV Guide
Learn why lying down triggers BPPV dizziness, when to seek care, how repositioning treatment works, and what may help prevent future episodes.
What Is Driving Headaches From Your Hearing Aids?
Are your hearing aids causing headaches? Learn why improperly fitted devices trigger pain and how professional adjustments can restore comfortable sound.
My Newborn Did Not Pass the Hearing Screen: What Comes Next?
If your newborn failed their hearing test, don’t panic. Learn about the 1-3-6 timeline, hearing aids, and cochlear implants to help your baby thrive.
Exploring the Psychological Impact: Can Auditory Decline Lead to Mental Distress?
Discover how untreated hearing loss can trigger depression, anxiety, and social isolation—and how proper care restores connection and well-being.
Does Ear Shape Dictate Hearing Performance? Uncovering the Science of the Pinna
You might have read that canines with dropping ears fail to isolate high-frequency audio as effectively as breeds with pointed, vertical ears. Consequently, it is entirely logical that common mammals like felines, canines, and small rodents retain the physical...