Treating Hearing Loss Can Support Your Physical Ability & Well-Being
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by attila777@gmail.com
1y ago
Hearing loss is connected to much more than just your ability to enjoy the sounding world and to communicate. You might be surprised at how many dimensions of life and health are connected to hearing. In some cases, it appears that hearing loss can cause other health problems. For instance, those who have untreated hearing loss are more likely to have accidental injuries and falls. These accidents may be due, in part, to limited ability to use hearing ability for location in space. Similarly, those who have untreated hearing loss are also more likely to return to the hospital for follow-up vi ..read more
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Swallowing Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by attila777@gmail.com
1y ago
What is a swallowing disorder? Although these issues come in many forms, there are some commonalities between them. In order to better understand swallowing disorders, we can first consider what happens when a person has normal swallowing function. First, your tongue moves liquids or solids to the back of the throat. At that point of the process, a small flap called the epiglottis covers the windpipe so that this substance does not go down toward the lungs. The substance then enters the tube that connects the throat and the stomach, called the esophagus. The esophageal muscles then push the f ..read more
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The Role of Ears in the Balance System
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by attila777@gmail.com
1y ago
When you think back to the last time you had a balance issue, what were you experiencing? Did you have an experience of dizziness, a feeling of your head spinning, or needing to sit down? Any of these experiences might seem like they are located in the brain or another part of the body, such as the appendages. Although these body parts are indeed related to balance, did you know that your ears are also related? Although it might not seem obvious, your ears hold the key to balance in many ways, including the fluid levels in the inner ear and your hearing, as well. Let’s take a closer look at t ..read more
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How Do We Maintain Balance?
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
1y ago
How Do We Maintain Balance? Balance is what allows us to navigate space without falling and is central to our spatial awareness. Have you ever thought about how we maintain balance? Well, the vestibular system is the sensory system for balance and it is housed in the inner ear!  There are several issues people can experience with their vestibular system, resulting in issues with balance and producing symptoms like vertigo.  According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 40% of people in the U.S. will experience dizziness and/or balance-relat ..read more
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All About Vertigo
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
1y ago
All About Vertigo Vertigo is a sensation that the environment is spinning and a feeling of dizziness. Dizziness can throw one off balance, leading to unsteadiness, and causing falls. Vertigo can be experienced in short bouts with significant time in between or more chronically. Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying health issue that can range from inner ear disorders to viral infections, and head or neck injuries. The cause of vertigo informs the treatment options that are used to alleviate and manage it.   Types of Vertigo There are two types of vertigo:  Peripheral: the most ..read more
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How Do We Keep Our Sense of Balance?
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
1y ago
How Do We Keep Our Sense of Balance? Balance is what keeps us from falling over. It allows us to perform movements and safely move through space with spatial awareness.  The body’s balance system involves an ongoing process of communicating movement and position through a series of signals from the inner ear to the brain. The vestibular system which is the sensory system responsible for maintaining balance is housed in the inner ear.  There is a range of issues people can experience with their vestibular system which produces balance issues. According to the National Institute on De ..read more
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Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
1y ago
Hearing Loss is Often Untreated Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions that people live with today, it remains widely undertreated. According to the National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, 1 in every 3 adults who are between the ages of 65 – 74 have hearing loss. This increases to 1 in 2 adults for people 75 and older who have disabling hearing loss. Though over 48 million people have hearing loss, only one-third of people who could benefit from treatment receive it. Why is a hearing loss so undertreated?  Widespread Inaction on Hearin ..read more
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Back to School for AVT 101
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
4y ago
Harlan Carroll, Vestibular Audiologist As the masses of students flock back to school, learning the educational fundamentals you’d expect, there is a buzz of anticipation in the air. Back to school brings about learning new academic subjects and other challenges, as well as opportunities to grow. Even if you’re done with your formal education, there is still always a lot to learn – especially surrounding your health. A key element of your health, that is often underrated and misunderstood, is your vestibular system. Our doctors of audiology specialize in the complexities of the vestibular sys ..read more
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Would Lyric Fit Your Lifestyle?
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
5y ago
Would Lyric Fit Your Lifestyle? Wearing traditional hearing aids can really affect your day-to-day activities and quality of life. From the hearing devices to the accessories, there is just more to manage and maintain. Lyric, on the other hand, allows you to live the full life you’re accustomed to. Lyric is the world’s first and only 100% invisible hearing aid that delivers natural sound. Unlike any other hearing aid available on the market, this tiny state-of-the-art hearing technology remains hidden out of sight and out of mind, so you can enjoy an active lifestyle with more confidence and ..read more
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Cruising for Wooziness
Dizziland | Audiology Balance & Ear Institute
by Newport Mesa
5y ago
Combatting Motion Sickness in Summer Travel Dr. Jennifer Grace, Clinical Director With summer here, many people take to the road, water and air for vacation. Cruises are especially popular during the summer months. If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you’ve likely seen a lot of people equipped with their motion sickness prevention apparatus. That is one of the challenges of travel – the risk for motion sickness. Motion sickness is a very common disturbance of the inner ear (vestibular system). It shows up as inconvenient nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches and irritability. Although it is most ..read more
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