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Safe headphone use: 4 essential tips to protect your hearing
Headphones are extremely popular, but using them indiscriminately can lead to varying degrees of hearing loss. Learn how to protect your hearing and transform the way you use your headphones by adjusting a few simple habits. Using headphones is not prohibited, but it is important to take precautions—especially regarding how often and how long we
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Neurologist vs. neurotologist: key differences and when to see each specialist
Understanding the differences between a neurologist and a neurotologist is essential to help you find the most appropriate medical care. By identifying the symptoms associated with the conditions treated by each specialist, you can seek the right professional more quickly. In general terms, neurology is the medical specialty that studies, diagnoses, and treats disorders of
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Strange head sensations and dizziness: key clues for an accurate diagnosis
Patients describe dizziness in many different ways: “a weird feeling in my head,” “empty head,” “heavy head,” “walking on clouds or cotton,” among several other odd sensations. Although the symptom is often hard to explain, the more detailed the patient is, the faster and more accurate the diagnosis becomes. Is it hard for you to
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Labyrinthitis causes: symptoms, diagnosis and what to do about dizziness
Labyrinthitis is an infection or inflammation of the labyrinth, the inner-ear structure responsible for hearing and balance. Dizziness is one of the symptoms of labyrinthitis, but it also appears in several other conditions. Despite being widely used as a popular term, labyrinthitis is actually one of the rarest diagnoses seen in clinics. I am always
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8 facts and myths about tinnitus: what’s true and what’s not
Does tinnitus have a cure? Does tinnitus mean you’ll go deaf? Is it always a sign of hearing problems? Can Ginkgo biloba help treat it? Find the answers to these and other common questions and learn what’s true and what’s myth when it comes to tinnitus. Tinnitus is a common but often misunderstood symptom. Because
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10 facts and myths about dizziness
Dizziness and labyrinthitis are the same thing? Can dizziness be emotional? Is dizziness normal in older adults? Can it be a sign of serious illness? Is dizziness temporary? Can people with dizziness drive? Here are the answers to these and other common questions—and find out what’s myth and what’s truth about dizziness. Unfortunately, there is
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Vestibular migraine: symptoms, treatment, and when to see a specialist
Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine in which dizziness appears as an associated symptom. It can occur in people of all ages and genders, but it is more common in women of reproductive age — especially those with a history of migraine. If you have always had headaches and suddenly begin experiencing balance disturbances
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ENT doctor vs. neurotologist: differences, treatments, and when to see each specialist
The otorhinolaryngologist treats conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and neck. A neurotologist is an ENT specialist focused on balance and hearing—responsible for diagnosing and treating issues such as dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Otorhinolaryngology is a medical field that includes several subspecialties, one of which is neurotology, dedicated to disorders of the inner
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Why you should never remove earwax at home (and what to do instead)
It is not advisable to clean your ears with cotton swabs or other home remedies, such as olive oil or warm water. Earwax should only be removed when it is excessive and causes symptoms like tinnitus, hearing loss, or a feeling of a clogged ear — and the cleaning should always be performed by an
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Can Meniere’s disease be fatal? Symptoms, risks, diagnosis and treatment explained
Meniere’s disease is not fatal, but its episodes are relatively unpredictable and intense, which means they can lead to serious accidents and falls. Treatment not only alleviates symptoms but also helps patients manage episodes better, reducing their frequency and improving quality of life. Because it is relatively rare in the general population, Meniere’s disease —