Articles by Dr. Zarina Naizam
Hearing health information from Dr. Zarina Naizam, Au.D., CCC-A, owner and lead audiologist at ZN Audiology in Forest Hills and Brooklyn.
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High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss: What to Know
High blood pressure and hearing loss may be related. Learn how the connection may work, what symptoms to watch for, and what steps can support your hearing.
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Hearing Protection for Concerts and Fireworks
Learn why concerts and fireworks can be risky for your ears, what warning signs to watch for, and how hearing protection can help.
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How to Clean Hearing Aids and Keep Them Working
Find practical hearing aid cleaning tips, learn how to care for different styles, and know when to ask your audiologist for help.
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Airplane Ear: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
Airplane ear can cause pressure, popping, pain, or muffled hearing during takeoff and landing, but it’s usually temporary.
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Swimmer’s Ear Symptoms: When to Seek Help
If your ear feels itchy, painful, full, or muffled after time in the pool, lake, or shower, it is easy to wonder whether something is wrong with your hearing.
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How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
Bringing up hearing changes with someone you care about can feel delicate. Here is how to start the conversation with respect and support.
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Hearing Loss and Balance: What Patients Should Know
Learn how hearing loss and balance can be related, what symptoms to watch for, when to seek help, and what steps may help you stay safer.
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Better Hearing and Speech Month 2026: Put Your Hearing First
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month 2026, a good reminder that hearing health is an important part of overall well-being.
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Can Earwax Cause Hearing Loss? When to Get It Checked
Earwax is a normal part of ear health, but when too much builds up, it can start to interfere with hearing and comfort.
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Can Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Hearing?
Spring and fall allergies are usually blamed for sneezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose.
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