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 […]
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 […]
