Hearing loss may seem like a part of aging, but it does not have to be. Approximately thirty six million adults suffer from some degree of hearing loss according to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders. Some loss of hearing can be expected as we age, but a single exposure to a […]
Around six million U.S. teenagers have some form of hearing loss, which signifies an increase of about 33 % over the past 2 decades. While authorities claim that this hearing loss is in part caused by sustained exposure to high volumes of music from portable players and phones, taking part in marching band is another […]
Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. What many often don’t consider is hearing loss as a severe combat injury. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans to learn more. Hearing loss is the most prevalent injury among […]
Loss of hearing can occur during childhood, adolescents, or even at birth. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In […]
Certainly illness and injury can lead to hearing loss, but can genetics also play a role? The answer to this question is “Yes.” Believe it or not, industry professionals agree that most hearing loss is caused by some kind of genetic abnormality. Additionally, developmental experts consider genetic hearing loss to be the most frequently occurring […]
The countless miniature nerve endings in your inner ear are essential to your ability to hear. If these nerves are damaged, or if damage happens in other regions of the inner ear, sensorineural hearing loss can result. Sensorineural hearing loss typically does not result in complete deafness. Hearing loss is frequently limited to certain sounds […]
Three of the most recognizable indication of Meniere’s disease are tinnitus, vertigo, and fluctuating hearing loss. This disorder strikes your inner ear, causing you to experience symptoms that disturb your hearing and balance. Although medical science has not yet found a cure for this disorder, there are a number of things you can do to […]
Wearing ear plugs is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your ears from harmful noise levels. These small devices are inserted into the ear to block out disruptive or damaging sounds. Although they seem like a simple product, there are actually many different types of ear plugs on the market. Knowing […]
You would like to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the selection of charitable organizations is overwhelming. Selecting which charities to support financially is based on several factors including the cause itself, the reputation of the organization and the intended use of the funds. Look for a large, well-known hearing health charity organization that […]
