Learn the Signs of Hearing Loss and Seek Treatment Early
If you’ve noticed you are struggling to hear, you are not alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 15% of Americans aged 18 and older experience some form of hearing difficulty.1 Hearing loss can range from mild to profound and can significantly impact communication, relationships and overall quality…
The Hidden Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids
When people think about hearing aids, they often focus on the obvious benefit of being able to hear more clearly. But, for the nearly 28.8 million Americans who could improve their quality of life with hearing aids, these devices offer advantages that go far beyond sound. From strengthening social connections to enhancing brain function, hearing…
How to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
When your child first begins wearing hearing aids, it’s common for them to feel hesitant or uncomfortable. However, by using some strategies to ease them into the experience, you can help them get accustomed to their hearing aids and enjoy the benefits they provide. Ensuring Hearing Aids Are Comfortable Before putting the hearing aid on,…
Everything You Need to Know About Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
Most people associate hearing loss with things like age or too many loud concerts at Lark Hall. However, certain viral illnesses can cause the condition as well. Let’s examine a few of the most common viral illnesses that can cause hearing loss, as well as what can be done to treat or prevent a virus…
Ear Tubes: A Solution for Reoccurring Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their children into the doctor’s office. Caused by a buildup of fluid and bacteria in the middle ear, the signs of an ear infection in children include pulling at the ears, fussiness, trouble sleeping, fever, fluid drainage, balance problems and hearing loss. Ear infections may be…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that won’t impact our hearing….
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
Hearing Protection
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) – the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs and…
Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Of the 48 million Americans who have hearing loss, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) estimates that about 60% are in either the workplace or an educational setting. Hearing loss should never stop you from having your dream career, but you’ll likely need a few accommodations. Below we’ve compiled some resources and strategies to…