What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
For most who suspect they have a hearing loss, their audiologist will confirm this with the results of a hearing test. But what happens when you pass your hearing test but still struggle to hear in noisy places? A condition known as hidden hearing loss is a brain condition not easily identified on standard hearing…
Link Between RA and Hearing Loss
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may already know that it can affect nearly every part of the body. Did you know that it can also affect the teeny tiny bones, joints and cartilage in the ears? Recent research shows that those with RA are at an increased risk for ear problems, including hearing…
Protect Your Ears this Fourth of July
If it seems like you’ve been hearing more fireworks than usual in the days and weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, you’re not alone. National reports show that cities across the country are seeing major jumps in the number of fireworks going off. Why the Surge in Fireworks? According to an NPR report,…
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
Unilateral hearing loss is hearing loss that affects one ear, or that affects one ear much more severely than the other. When unilateral hearing loss is severe or profound, it may be called unilateral deafness or single-sided deafness. Unilateral hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 60,000 people in the United States. Signs of Unilateral…
How to Wear a Mask with Hearing Aids
If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids, you may have difficulty wearing a protective mask around your ears. Here are some simple solutions for adults and children to keep the elastic band from your mask off your ears.
Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Hearing loss affects over 48 million people in the U.S. and can have devastating impacts. Difficulty hearing can lead to poor communication, relationship problems, social withdrawal, depression and even cognitive decline. Unfortunately, only one in five people with hearing loss actually seeks treatment, and the average person waits seven to ten years to do so….
How to Treat Your Dizziness
One of the most common causes of dizziness is a condition known as vertigo, the feeling that you or your surroundings are moving. Below we explore a number of different treatment options to help you finally find relief from your dizziness. Vestibular Rehabilitation Your vestibular system is located within your inner ear and is responsible…
How to Properly Clean Your Ears
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance that provides a protective barrier against dirt and bacteria and moisturizes the skin of ear canal, preventing dry, itchy ears. Earwax typically works itself out of the ear canal through regular jaw movements when talking or chewing. However, excessive earwax can be unsightly and, in some cases, become impacted, causing…
Hearing-Harming Habits
We all have habits that are not doing us any favors. There are some that are hurting you more than draining your bank account or annoying your friends; they may be harming your hearing health. Below are five habits that put your ears and hearing in danger. Excessive Drinking Beyond harming your liver, drinking heavily…
Playing Sports with Hearing Loss
While having a good sense of hearing may not be number one on the list of attributes that make a good athlete, it is rather important. But there are plenty of deaf and hard of hearing athletes that have made names for themselves and paved the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Famous…