Classes of Hearing Impairments
In the same way that there are numerous causes of hearing loss, there are several forms of hearing loss; understanding the way that we hear is the first step in understanding the various types. Sound enters through the outer ear, which is the part of the ear on the exterior of the head, but also…
Why Can You Hear Male Voices Clearly but not Female or Children’s Voices?
One of the indicators of high-frequency hearing loss is the inability to hear women’s and children’s voice clearly. Men’s voices generally fall into the frequency range of 85 to 180 Hz, while ladies’ and children’s voices have a frequency range of 165 to 255 Hz. On top of that, the volume of women’s and children’s…
Home Safety Tips if a Loved One is Hearing Impaired
One topic that is seldom mentioned when it comes to hearing loss is how to keep people who have it safe inside their own homes. Picture this situation: you’re in your house and a fire breaks out, and like most of us nowadays you have smoke detectors to warn you so that you and your…
Pay Attention to these Hearing Loss Signs and Symptoms
Hearing loss has various forms – it might develop gradually (for example, as the result of aging) or all of a sudden (due to an injury or trauma). The hearing loss itself can be short-term or permanent, and can vary from mild (having difficulty understanding casual conversation) to severe (total deafness). On top of that,…
What Can Be Done about the Rates of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans?
An estimated 20 percent of all US residents have experienced some form of hearing loss, however, there is one particular portion of the population where that percentage is significantly larger – veterans, particularly those who’ve served in foreign conflict zones. Among soldiers who have been in Afghanistan and Iraq, the most frequent service-related disabilities are…
Hearing Problems in Children – Signs to Look For
Hearing loss is not just a problem that affects older individuals. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2 to 3 of every one thousand babies are born deaf or with some amount of impaired hearing. Childhood hearing loss can be caused by developmental abnormalities in the structure of the ear, by a middle…
How Crowds and Background Noise Impact Your Ability to Hear
A frequent question from patients relates to the ability to hear in crowded places. Person-to-person conversations and even small group conversations don’t cause them any trouble. Not so in crowded situations. Whether in large public space outdoors such as a football game or indoors at a party, they report being unable to distinguish the speakers’…