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 […]
The eardrum is essential for hearing because it senses sound waves and conveys the vibrations to the brain, but it also works as a shield to seal the inner ear and keep it free from infection. Whenever your eardrum is intact, your inner ear is basically a sterile and safe place; but when it is […]
Do you find yourself worried about hearing impairments from excessive noise levels on the job? Noise-induced hearing loss is the single most frequent cause of hearing damage. Some professions are simply louder than others, and workers in those fields should be reasonably concerned about their hearing. The CDC reports that 30 million workers are subjected […]
Patients with vertigo incorrectly experience motion (often a rotating motion) in their environment. The feelings of vertigo sometimes include dizziness, falling or spinning. Any time vertigo affects balance, it may lead to falls and personal injuries – chiefly among the elderly. More extreme cases can also trigger nausea, vomiting, migraines, visual irregularities called nystagmus and […]
For those who have children that are old enough, they probably own at least one of the following – music players, game systems and computers – perhaps even all three. In the event you answered yes, odds are, at some point they are going to want headphones to use with these products. Headphones can increase […]
