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How do I get water out of my ears?
Ever get water "stuck" in your ear canals? When this happens, you may hear and feel the water moving around, especially when you move your head. Your ear (or ears) may also feel extra stuffy, like you need to yawn. Fortunately, this is an easy situation to fix.
How hearing loss affects your ability to distinguish words And why even mild hearing loss should be treated
Have you ever wondered why you can hear some sounds perfectly well, but struggle to hear certain words? This is known as a loss of speech clarity, and it's a common sign of mild to moderate hearing loss.
Can allergies cause hearing loss?
Your eyes are itchy and your nose is runny–typical for allergy season, you tell yourself. But could your allergies also account for your stuffy ears and diminished sense of hearing?
Hearing loss is tiring? I was skeptical—until I took a hearing test
Hearing requires effort and hearing loss exhausts the brain, leading to "ear fatigue."
Hearing loss and anxiety: What's the connection?
Though you might not automatically associate hearing loss with anxiety, the two conditions are interconnected. When you have hearing loss, you may struggle with communication, leading to feelings of isolation, frustration, and increased anxiety in social situations.