Minnesota Otolaryngology

How to remove an earwax blockage

Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting the eardrum and inner ear from damage. However, if the body produces too much earwax, a person may experience a blockage. This can lead to hearing loss and pain. In this article, learn how to remove an earwax blockage safely at home, as well as when to see a doctor.

6 Things You Didn't Know About Earwax

5 hearing aid myths

In our 58 years of hearing aid experience, we at Widex have heard a lot of tips about hearing aids<br>Some hearing aid tips are pretty obvious:<br>“Don’t store your hearing aids in the sink.”<br>“Keep your hearing aids away from the dog.”<br>Then there are the more technical tips:<br>“Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or if you change program.”<br>“Remove the sticker on your battery to activate it before placing it…

Fixing common hearing aid problems

Experiencing a problem with your hearing aid? Before taking it in for a service, take a look at these solutions to see if you can solve the issue yourself.

The Vegetables Most Americans Eat Are Drowning In Salt And Fat

Potatoes and tomatoes are nutritious and delicious. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that Americans tend to consume way too many of them in unhealthy ways, like french fries and pizza.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

Are My Hearing Aids Working?

Process for determing if hearing aids are working properly.

Protect Hearing Aids When Exercising

Audicus provides four tips and tricks to keep your hearing aids dry and protected during heavy exercise.

Pros and Cons of ITE Hearing Aids

There are many different styles of hearing aids. If an audiologist recommends in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids, it’s a good idea to weigh their pros and cons.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Small Hearing Aids

While there are many positives to using a smaller hearing aid, there are also some caveats to consider before you invest in a pair of hearing aids.

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?

You’ve had your hearing aids for years and you trust them. Even if you’ve taken excellent care of your units, you may want to consider taking a look at the latest hearing aids.

Pros and Cons of ITC Hearing Aids

If your audiologist has advised you to consider hearing aids, it helps to look at the pros and cons of each type and work out what would be best for you.

The pros and cons of small hearing aids

Learn about the pros and cons of wearing small hearing aids and how to tell if they are right for your hearing and lifestyle needs.

What are the Benefits of Wearing 2 Hearing Aids?

The ears are designed to work together, so for the most effective treatment possible, your audiologist might recommend you use two hearing aids.

Birdwatching with hearing loss: How hearing aids help

Age-related hearing loss can make it much harder to hear birdsong, which is a beloved sound for many people, especially birders. Fortunately, hearing aids and amplifiers can bring back the sounds of nature.

Care for hearing aids is easy.

Care for hearing aids. Most hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing aid.

Do Your Hearing Aids Need Repair?

Hearing aids need proper care in order for them to work optimally. But sometimes mistakes can cause damage to hearing aids and lead to a need for repairs.

Frequently asked questions about hearing aids

There’s a lot to hear in this world and hearing aids may be able to help you hear them.