People depend on their ability to hear in numerous situations, making it challenging to carry out some basic tasks if your hearing is damaged. Many individuals with hearing problems find that driving a car can become a challenge. However, having hearing loss does not mean you have to give up your keys. Keep these safe […]
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. What many often don’t consider is hearing loss as a severe combat injury. These 5 facts about veterans and hearing loss may surprise you. The number one injury soldiers suffer from combat is loss of hearing. – Hearing loss […]
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. Noise is responsible for hearing loss in nearly 12 percent of kids from age 6 through 19 says the American Academy of Audiology. Hearing loss is also the number one most common type of birth defect in the U.S. According to the American Speech […]
Much of your ability to hear is governed by tiny nerve endings in your inner ear. If these nerves are destroyed, or if damage happens in other regions of the inner ear, sensorineural hearing loss can result. Typically, sensorineural hearing loss does not result in a complete inability to hear. The hearing loss is often […]
Is there such a thing as genetic hearing loss? The simple response to this question is ‚Yes. Genetic abnormalities actually cause most types of hearing loss. In the developed world, hearing loss is regarded as the most common hereditary birth defect. Genetics 101. They way your body functions and looks is governed by the genetic […]
Three of the more identifiable signs and symptoms of Meniere’s disease are vertigo, tinnitus, and fluctuating hearing loss. Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes problems with hearing and balance. Although science hasn’t yet found a cure for this disorder, there are a number of things you can do to decrease […]
You would like to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the choice of charities is overwhelming. Selecting which charities to support financial is based on several factors including the cause itself, the reputation of the organization and the intended use of the funds. Look for a large, well-known hearing health charity organization that is […]
One of the simplest steps you can take to protect your ability to hear is to use earplugs. These small devices are inserted into the ear to block out disruptive or damaging sounds. Shopping for ear plugs can be confusing, as there are a large variety of styles available, but with patience and a little […]
Over ninety million people (42 percent of the American population) experience feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance during their lifetime; for many of them, this experience becomes a chronic condition. Dizziness is the number 1 reason that individuals over the age of seventy five visit doctors, and falls due to a loss of […]
You most likely are aware of many medications which can lead to organ failure, increase rates of infection, and cause numerous other side effects. But did you know that there are a number of prescription drugs that can be harmful to your hearing? These sorts of medications are referred to as ototoxic. Ototoxic drugs are […]
