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Hearing Loss Caused by Ear Infections and How to Treat it

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 06 Apr 2020

In some cases, an ear infection can cause temporary hearing loss. The term for this type of hearing loss is “conductive hearing loss” and it occurs when the infection blocks sound from reaching the middle ear via the ear canal.

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Hyperacusis Patient Testimonial

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 26 Nov 2018

Watch as Dr. Silverstein discusses the successful Hyperacusis surgery with patient Sandra McDonald. 

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Common Balloon Sinuplasty Questions Answered

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 15 Nov 2018

Wondering if you're a good candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty? Check out our video to see the benefits and post-operative care instructions for Balloon Sinuplasty surgery at the Silverstein Institute. 

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Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 07 Jun 2018

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), there are presently over 37 million Americans with hearing loss. Many of those with hearing loss are older individuals. According to the NIDCD, about a...

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Is Loss of Hearing in One Ear a Normal Part of Aging? [VIDEO]

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 09 May 2017

Over time our hearing can potentially begin to fade. Aging of the hearing system, however, is symmetric. If a problem occurs in one ear, whether hearing loss, a sound, or some other complication, this is not due to aging. 

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10 Tips for Communicating with the Hearing Impaired

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 01 Feb 2017

Communicating with those who are hearing impaired does not necessarily require sign language. In fact, there are multiple ways to communicate with people who suffer from hearing loss, depending on factors such as the degree of their loss, their...

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