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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinnitus with Dr. Wazen [VIDEO]

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 06 Jan 2020

Dr. Wazen sits down to answer frequently asked questions about tinnitus. Tinnitus is the noise from within your ear or from inside your head, that nobody else can hear. There are different forms of Tinnitus that often require different treatments.

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Dr. Wazen Sits Down with Cochlear Americas to Discuss the Baha System [VIDEO]

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 21 Jan 2019

Dr. Wazen sat down with Cochlear America to discuss his long career working with the Cochlear™ Baha® System. In their featured TECH talk video, Dr. Wazen talks about the Baha surgical procedure, saying, “It’s a very efficient, easy and effective way...

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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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Meniere's Disease: Symptoms and Treatment [VIDEO]

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 13 Apr 2018

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 taken...

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Can hearing loss affect my Brain Health? [VIDEO]

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 09 Aug 2017

There has been a lot of attention lately to the relationship between hearing, specifically hearing loss, and brain health. There are multiple factors that relate to brain health, one of which is good hearing, explains Dr. Jack J. Wazen, MD, FACS.

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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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Another Silverstein Institute Success: Patient Testimonial

Written by Silverstein Institute
Published: 30 Jun 2016

I recently had surgery performed on my left ear by Dr. Seth Rosenberg. I have been in the entertainment industry for the past 40 years and was unsure if I would be able to fully perform my audio duties ever again. But I was able to put Dr....

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