by Jen Zimmerman | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
Hearing plays a much bigger role in your overall health than you might think. From reducing your risk of dementia to helping you stay active and social, healthy hearing directly supports healthy aging. At American Hearing + Audiology, we believe that treating hearing...
by Jen Zimmerman | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
Erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra help millions of men. But does Viagra cause hearing loss? Studies show a possible connection between PDE5 inhibitors and sudden hearing loss. While rare, these cases can be serious. Understanding the risks can help protect your...
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
Updated July 2026 TL;DR: Does ear candling work? No, and both clinical study and FDA warnings confirm it. The “wax” left behind comes from the candle, not your ear. Real risks include burns and eardrum damage, with no proven benefit. Safer, proven methods...
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
Tinnitus affects about 14% of adults worldwide. That’s millions of people living with persistent ringing, buzzing, or clicking in their ears — often without relief. While no cure exists, research continues to uncover lifestyle factors that may influence the condition....
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
TL;DR Itchy ears usually come from dry skin, allergies, or wax. Gentle moisture and leaving the canal alone fix most cases. Cotton swabs and candles make it worse every time. See a provider if the itch keeps returning, or if it arrives with pain, drainage, ringing, or...
by Cade Payne | Mar 3, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Health
World Hearing Day is the perfect time to raise awareness about ear and hearing care. This year’s theme, “Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all,” encourages individuals to take action. Hearing health impacts communication,...
