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Hearing loss is the partial or total loss of hearing. According to recently reported hearing loss statistics, "hearing loss impacts 10.6% of the U.S. population." Although many older adults suffer from hearing loss, it can impact individuals at...

Hearing loss occurs for a wide variety of reasons. Some reasons are serious enough to require immediate and long-term attention. Other causes aren't so serious and will only require short-term attention. Below, we take a look at both types of...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about a new study that suggests a majority of children who have a penicillin allergy can take penicillin-based antibiotics without a problem.

In this video, Dr. Silverstein sits down to discuss the three types of Meniere's disease and the treatment for each. Depending on the type of Meniere's disease that the patient is dealing with, there are several courses of action that can be...

What's causing your balance and dizziness? Answers and treatment advice from Dr. Jack Wazen and Dr. Laura Wazen.

Q: Why do I need a hearing test if I think my hearing is fine?

Do you or someone you know suffer from dizziness, nausea, vertigo, hearing loss, or ringing of the ears? You may qualify to participate in a study on an investigational drug for Meniere's Disease. All volunteers will be closely monitored by their...

Q: Do Allergies have anything to do with my Sinus/Ear/Throat problems?

I am not sure when my Hyperacusis started, but I do remember as far back as high school and having problems with thunder, vacuuming, and typing class. We had manual typewriters back then and the sounds of all the typewriters and bells were nerve...