Feelings of vertigo, dizziness, and loss of balance are more prevalent than most people imagine; 42 percent of the American population (ninety million people) experience this at least once during their lifetime, and for many the situation becomes chronic. Dizziness is the number 1 reason that people over the age of 75 visit doctors, and […]
Many older people experience the persistent noises of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), however few individuals realize it strikes kids too. Many children also experience the symptoms of tinnitus. Unlike adults, who can usually figure out that the noises they keep hearing are outside of the norm, children are more likely to assume that everyone […]
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 […]
Conductive hearing loss patients have trouble hearing caused by a problem with their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This can happen because of a congenital absence or malformation of the ear or as a result of a blockage in the ear canal. Several forms of conductive hearing loss can be treated, allowing the patient […]
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 Aid HealthCare developed the quick-reference to hearing aid types to assist residents of Palm Springs better comprehend the choices available to them. The many different types of hearing aids and the numerous different abbreviations used to describe them make it hard for novice shoppers to perform their own research.To help buyers make sense of […]
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million people across the United States are affected by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by contact with unsafe noise levels of 85 decibels or higher, and can be temporary or permanent. The types of noises that can bring about NIHL range from everyday city […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily mean that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s way of informing you that you are at risk of hearing damage. If after the show you’ve been left with […]
