It’s no secret that humans lose their capacity for hearing the older they get. However, a recent study has come out that shows conclusively the strong link between hearing loss and brain atrophy, which is essentially shrinkage of the brain. Protecting your hearing as you get older is a top way to guard against this […]
In the pharmacological community there is an omnipresent curiosity about the long-term effects of medicines. In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis upon revealing how consistent usage of medicine affects the hearing of individuals. The term for this form of hearing loss induced by prescriptions is called ototoxicity, a condition that was recently […]
People who suffer from deafness and other hearing problems are becoming limited in fewer ways than ever before. Where there was once a certain level of difficulty in finding vacations spots for people with hearing problems, more destinations are becoming accessible all the time. This is due to the fact that travel guides are hosting […]
In the ongoing search to provide a better quality of hearing for people who are deaf or communication impaired, bone conduction hearing aid technology appears to be another viable option. Far from being considered the novelty that it once was, scientists now believe that this form of hearing aid could bring about a means to […]
Hearing loss is more common than many people believe. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, about 36 million adults in America suffer from some form of hearing loss. While loss of hearing may seem to be a natural part of aging, not all loss is natural. Tinnitus can be caused […]
Unfortunately hearing loss affects numerous young ones, however the right type of hearing aid could have a very positive impact on their lives. The total number of types, attributes, and sizes can be overwhelming to a parent choosing a hearing aid for their child. There are a few styles that tend to be better suited […]
Nearly every drug – doctor prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) – has a related list of possible side effects. Did you know certain medications can lead to hearing loss or balance problems? These sorts of medications are known as ototoxic. Ototoxic medications are drugs, whether over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed, which are harmful to the health of your […]
Hearing loss is grouped in a variety of ways. The exact part of the auditory system affected determines the classification. The hearing loss may be conductive, senorineural, central, functional or mixed. The starting point in developing a treatment plan is to properly identify the kind of hearing impairment. Conductive hearing loss In situations where sound […]
The canals in our ears are covered with hair follicles as well as glands that produce an oily wax known as cerumen, or ear wax. The purpose of this wax is to coat the interior surface of the ear canal and protect it by gathering up bacteria, dirt and dust, and miroorganisms. A further purpose […]
Trying to find some basic facts and statistics to finally get a family member or friend to have a hearing evaluation or be fitted for a hearing aid? Chatting about some of the statistics related to the prevalence, causes and effects of hearing loss may finally get them to make that very first appointment. These […]
