HEARING TIPS
Clogged Ear Without Visible Wax? Causes, Home Care and Relief
When one ear feels stuffed and voices sound muffled, it’s natural to blame earwax, but a clogged ear often has nothing to do with wax at all. At Hear Virginia on Patterson Avenue in Richmond, VA, audiologist Lori Klein Gardner, Au.D., FAAA, and licensed hearing...
Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Clinical Risks and Emergency Care
Learn why sudden hearing loss in one ear is an emergency, what may cause it, and how prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve recovery.
Why Do My Hearing Aids Whistle, and How Do I Stop It?
Learn why hearing aids whistle, how to troubleshoot feedback safely, and when a fitting adjustment or professional repair may be necessary.
What Makes Hearing in Restaurants Difficult? Practical Audiology Solutions
“Learn why hearing in restaurants is difficult and how testing, communication strategies,
and listening technology can improve speech clarity.”
Are Cotton Swabs Damaging Your Ears? Safe Options for Earwax Removal
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 Do I Feel Dizzy When I Lie Down? Understanding BPPV
Learn why lying down triggers BPPV dizziness, when to seek care, how repositioning treatment works, and what may help prevent future episodes.
What Causes Hearing Aids to Trigger Headaches?
Are your hearing aids causing headaches? Learn why improperly fitted devices trigger pain and how professional adjustments can restore comfortable sound.
Navigating an Infant Hearing Test Failure: Your Action Plan
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.
Can Hearing Loss Lead to Chronic Depression and Anxiety?
Discover how untreated hearing loss can trigger depression, anxiety, and social isolation—and how proper care restores connection and well-being.
Does the Shape of Your Ears Affect How Well You Hear?
Does the shape of your outer ear change how you hear? Discover how the unique folds of your auricle act as a built-in geolocation system.