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 […]
Conductive hearing loss patients have difficulty hearing as a result of problem with their ear’s capacity to conduct sound waves. This type of hearing loss may come from a blockage in the ear canal, but it also may be due to a congenital absence or malformation in the ear. Several forms of conductive hearing loss […]
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million people across the U.S. are impacted by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This condition may be permanent or temporary, caused by exposure to dangerous sound levels above 85 decibels. The kinds of noises that can cause noise-induced hearing loss cover anything from day to day city traffic at […]
Are you looking for some basic facts and statistics to finally get a loved one to have a hearing evaluation or be fitted for a hearing aid? People often avoid seeking assistance for hearing loss, but talking to them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing loss can help. Here are some basic facts […]
Hearing problems are classified in a number of different ways. The exact part of the auditory system affected determines the classification. The hearing loss may be conductive, senorineural, mixed, central or functional. The first step in designing a therapy plan is to accurately diagnose the kind of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss This type of […]
What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microbes. […]
If you’ve ever been at a concert and found yourself thinking “This music is simply too loud,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve gotten too old for this type of entertainment. It could imply that your body is trying to tell you something – that you are in a place that could impair your ability […]
Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is hard for several reasons. The condition isn’t because the youngsters cannot hear words and phrases being spoken to them, but because their brains lack the ability to process the words and comprehend their meaning, which implies that conventional hearing tests do not always identify CAPD. Second, children with […]
