Hearing Concerns

Filipinos love heat, from a dash of siling labuyo in the sawsawan to a bowl of Bicol Express. For many people, a spicy meal comes with a runny or stuffy nose, and some also notice their ears feeling blocked. So can spicy food affect your hearing? The short answer: medical research has not identified spicy […]

Image credit and source: THV on IG BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, recently opened up to fans about a health concern he had kept private for years: partial hearing loss in his right ear. His candid disclosure sparked conversations among fans around the world, including here in the Philippines, and it

For many Filipinos, the first reaction to hearing aids is, “Hindi pa naman ako matanda.” The problem is, hearing loss rarely announces itself loudly. It often begins with small moments: asking “ha?” more often, turning up the TV, or pretending you heard what someone said just to avoid embarrassment. These moments don’t mean you’re old,

Many Filipinos live for years saying, “Okay pa naman pandinig ko,” even while turning up the TV volume, asking people to repeat themselves, or quietly avoiding phone calls. Hearing problems are common, but hearing tests are still seen as optional, intimidating, or even shameful. This gap between need and action has real consequences for Filipino

In many Filipino homes, love is expressed through kwentuhan over dinner, noisy laughter during family gatherings, and late-night chika with those closest to us. When someone starts having hearing problems, these simple moments can quietly become difficult and painful—often before anyone realizes what is really happening. Hearing loss is not just about “mahina na ang

When Lola stops joining conversations, it rarely happens all at once. It often starts quietly, almost invisibly. One day at Sunday lunch, you notice she laughs half a second late after everyone else. Another day, she smiles politely when someone cracks a joke, but her eyes look unsure, searching the faces around the table to

Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it easy to overlook everyday warning signs like asking people to repeat themselves or struggling in noisy environments. In this article, we explore why many Filipinos don’t recognize hearing loss early and how timely hearing care can make a meaningful difference.

The hardest part of hearing loss is often not the silence, but the feeling of being disconnected from conversations, relationships, and everyday moments. This article explores the emotional impact of untreated hearing loss and why seeking professional hearing care can help restore confidence, communication, and connection.

Not sure what your hearing test results mean? This simple guide explains how to read an audiogram, understand hearing levels, and what your results say about your hearing health.

Common misconceptions about hearing tests stop many people from getting the care they need. This article breaks down those myths and explains what really happens during a hearing evaluation, so more people feel confident booking a test. Myth 1: “Hearing tests are only for the elderly” Many people believe that only seniors need their hearing