Over ninety million people (42% of the United State population) experience feelings of vertigo, dizziness, and loss of balance during their lifetime; for many of them, this experience becomes a long-term condition. In the elderly, dizziness is the most common reason that people over seventy-five visit a doctor, and for people over sixty-five, falls resulting […]
Virtually every drug – prescription or over-the-counter – has an associated list of potential side effects (several of which can be very serious). Most consumers don’t realize that some medications are harmful to their hearing and can contribute to balance problems or deafness. These types of medications do exist and they are known as ototoxic […]
An individual who suffers from conductive hearing loss has trouble hearing due to a problem in their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This may be attributable to a congenital absence or malformation of the ear or as a result of an obstruction in the ear canal. In many cases conductive hearing loss can be […]
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million people throughout the United States are affected by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss is brought on by contact with dangerous noise levels of 85 decibels (dB) or more, and may be either temporary or permanent. The kinds of noises that can cause NIHL cover anything […]
Hearing problems are grouped in a number of different ways. The exact part of the auditory pathway affected is what determines the categorization. The hearing loss may be conductive, sensorineural, mixed, central or functional. The initial step in developing a therapy plan is to accurately identify the kind of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss – […]
What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are lined with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien debris such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms. […]
If you’ve previously attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s way of informing you that you are in danger of hearing damage. If, after you have left the concert, and […]
Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid, or at a minimum a hearing test, but resists your advice? Discussing some of the data related to the prevalence, causes and effects of hearing loss may finally encourage them to make that initial appointment. Below are some facts and stats that may help […]
As children, most of us were most likely advised to eat our carrots for good eyesight. But, did anyone ever suggest foods beneficial to your hearing? Not likely. We can now teach our kids what to eat for healthy hearing; advice that’s probably wise for us to adhere to as well. Numerous factors can cause […]
Congestion of the outer ear canal as the result of a build up of ear wax is among the most prevalent reasons for temporary hearing loss. Those who have experienced this, and experienced a reduced ability to hear, clearly want to find out how to clean out their ears to avoid it. Even so, you […]
