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Person wearing earbuds while asleep in bed

April 8, 2026/Ear, Nose & Throat

Is It OK To Sleep With Earbuds In?

Earbuds can help with relaxation and blocking noise — but volume, fit and device type all matter for protecting your ears

January 27, 2025/Ear, Nose & Throat

Hearing Loss? Consider These Hearing Assistive Technologies

Hearing aids can be enough for some people, but other devices — like for your phone, TV and fire alarm — can help, too

Two people using sign language to talk to each other

June 24, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

Tips for Better Communication With a Person Who Has Hearing Loss

Reduce background noise, don’t talk too fast or too slow and above all, ask what’s most helpful to them

Person getting an audiogram, with technician

April 1, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

The Link Between COVID-19 and Tinnitus (That Ringing in Your Ears)

COVID-19 may be associated with tinnitus, but research is still ongoing

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Concert stage seen from the engaged audience's point of view.

April 12, 2023/Ear, Nose & Throat

Ears Ringing After a Loud Concert? Why That’s Not a Good Sign

Ringing is already a sign of damage, but you can take steps to keep your hearing protected

Hearing aids displayed for sale on a counter at a store.

September 22, 2022/Ear, Nose & Throat

Got OTC Hearing Aids? You Should Still See an Audiologist

Seeing a licensed professional is still key to treating hearing loss

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