Confessions of a Qtip User
We recently received a referral regarding a patient who was experiencing distress over a ringing sound in his ears. We saw him on an urgent basis at our centre as he was scheduled to fly out the next morning on … Continued
The Truth About Ear Candling
On occasion a patient will ask me if ear candling really works. The short answer is – No. Ear candling, also known as thermal-auricular candling or coning, is considered as an alternative medicine practice. Alternative medicine practice uses products that … Continued
The “Sound” of Silence
What do William Shatner, Barbara Streisand, Steve Martin, Phil Collins and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common, besides the fact that they are all celebrities? They can no longer experience the solitude of silence. They are all suffering from a hearing related … Continued
Everyday Sound Can Affect Your Hearing!
Do you drive with your windows down or ride a motorcycle? Listen to your favourite music on the radio on your car ride up to the cottage? Do you take cycling or aerobic classes at your local gym? Maybe you … Continued
Are White Noise Machines Safe For Babies?
We have had a few of people in the past ask us if keeping a sound generator on throughout the night in their child’s room would cause a hearing loss. Recently, one of my friends sent me this article so … Continued