Spring is a time of brighter days and warmer temperatures, but for some, it also marks the onset of seasonal allergies. While allergies are most commonly associated with sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, they can also impact hearing health. The Impact of Allergies on Hearing Health Allergies can impact hearing health in several ways. For example, allergies can cause …
Conductive Hearing Loss: A Guide to Causes and Treatments
Do you know about the different types of hearing loss? There are three common kinds of hearing loss; sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. This guide will help you learn more about conductive hearing loss, exploring its causes and treatment options. Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves are obstructed or impeded …
How Do I Recognize the Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be a gradual process, and many people may not even realize that they are experiencing hearing loss until it has progressed to a severe level. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss and seeking early treatment is crucial for maintaining good hearing health and preventing further damage. Let’s discuss the signs of hearing loss, the causes, prevention, and …
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss?
Sometimes it feels like you’ve just gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. Your mood is off, and you feel grumpy, down, dissatisfied, or even a little angry. Although it may seem like your mood materialized out of thin air, the cause may be closer than you think -the simple chemical signals in your brain. In particular, dopamine …
Signs of Pediatric Hearing Loss
How well a child hears affects many other things, like their cognitive skills and how well they do in school later. Newborns get hearing tests, which can find problems like deafness at birth. One to three out of every 1,000 children has trouble hearing. Every state in the US participates in the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, and …
Head Injuries & Hearing Loss
When most people think of hearing loss, they think of the hearing loss that comes with aging. Most people who lose their hearing are over 60. Together with hearing loss caused by noise, these types are pretty standard, and most people who live to be over 70 will have some hearing loss. Even though this is a common way for …
Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss
One of the most common medical conditions in the US (behind heart disease and arthritis), hearing loss is an invisible condition which often passes people by. The effects are gradual and uneven, with damage often taking years to show effects. And the first thing that is lost is the capacity to hear high frequency sounds, rather than an equal loss …