Hearing loss is an inconvenience that can interfere with social life and affect productivity at work, but did you know that there are also other health implications connected with hearing damage? Hearing Loss in Babies and Young Children Hearing loss in newborns and children are often the most damaging to a person’s life of development …
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If you are having a problem with your ears or your hearing, you may wonder which ear doctor you should visit: an audiologist or an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor? Sometimes the distinction can be a bit confusing. They are both specialists dealing with the ears. The difference between an ENT and an audiologist: An …
Hearing loss is very common, but it is invisible. So understanding what it’s like or accommodating to hearing loss sufferers is challenging. Hearing loss also carries a stigma, along with the need for hearing aids. Because of this only about 1 in 5 people with hearing loss actually use hearing aids. Hearing loss sufferers wait …
It’s hot out there and I can’t think of anything better than a dip in the pool or ocean to cool off! Trips to the beach and sunny days spent in the pool are ahead, which are a lot of fun–but it what’s not fun is Swimmer’s Ear. Swimmer’s Ear is a type of ear …
If you suspect you have hearing loss, or if your hearing loss is already confirmed and you want to take proactive steps to prevent further loss, check out these five exercises you can do to help facilitate your hearing capabilities. Stretch your body Stretching and deep breathing, such as is practiced in yoga, can actually …
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Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, is a common type of hearing loss that occurs gradually with aging. About 30% of U.S. seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some level of hearing loss, as do almost half of adults over the age of 75. Hearing loss is not only a minor inconvenience; it …
Did you know that balance and hearing health are connected? You may have heard of (or eve experienced) Vertigo, and you have probably learned that it affects balance and cause episodes of dizziness. You may also know that it has something to do with your inner ear. Our balance (or Vestibular) system is what orients …
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If your child has ever had an ear infection, you know how scary they can be. The pain is intense, and you may worry that it will cause permanent hearing damage. While it’s possible for a severe ear infection to cause hearing damage, that is rare: most ear infection-related hearing loss will resolve with the …
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One study, which included over 3700 people, concluded that smokers are about 70% more likely to suffer from hearing loss than non-smokers. 70% is a lot! This study found that the more cigarettes are smoked, the more likely the smoker will suffer from hearing loss. How Does Smoking Cause Hearing Loss? We have all heard …
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On March 3, for World Hearing Day 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) will draw attention to the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss, with the theme “Check your hearing!” The consequences of an untreated hearing loss can be serious: People who do not hear, cannot learn to speak. This could cause difficulties …
