Hearing loss is one of the most common ailments among older adults, yet only about one in five of those people will address this problem with hearing aids. Since most hearing loss is can’t be reversed, it is crucial to avoid more damage as soon as possible. The ideal way to avoid advanced hearing loss …
Even though hearing loss is very common in the older population, many people procrastinate making this investment or even looking into it. The main factor usually comes down to cost. Since hearing aids are not covered by most insurance plans, the bulk of the cost is out of pocket. But wait! There are a few …
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Dizziness and imbalance issues affect about one third of people between the ages of 65-75 years old, and has been cited as the top issue for people 70+. Dizziness is common, but what causes it? It’s well-known that balance issues are usually due to a fluid irregularity in the inner ear. Vertigo and other balance …
If you have hearing loss (or even if you don’t) there is something you should know about: ototoxicity. What is ototoxicity? Ototoxicity refers to substances such as pharmaceutical medications that can cause short or long-term hearing loss as a side effect. Ototoxicity can be a factor in both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. These drugs may …
Summer is in full swing, and who doesn’t want to be in the water when it’s hot out? Swimming is fun, but what’s not fun is swimmer’s ear. You may not have known that swimmer’s ear is really an ear infection that results from bacteria in the ear canal, which multiplies when there is trapped …
Did you know over 40% of American adults snore during the night? It may be common, but there is potential cause for concern. Snoring and hearing loss are linked for both the person snoring and the snorer’s partner. High-frequency hearing loss has been found in the bed partners of snorers (in the ear closest to …
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We all know that regular physical exercise is good for our bodies and our overall health. But did you also know that exercise can benefit your hearing too? So how much exercise do you get in a typical week? You may dread the thought of going to the gym or running for an hour, but …
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It seems that every day brings new information about COVID-19 and its potential complications to the human body. Once considered primarily a respiratory virus, there is new evidence that indicates the coronavirus may be able to also cause hearing loss. In the U.K., a survey of coronavirus patients found that nearly 1 out of 10 …
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If you can pass a hearing test with flying colors but have trouble making out what your friends say in a noisy restaurant, you could have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss often goes undiagnosed because a standard audiogram, which measures your ability to hear varying volumes and pitches in a quiet room, won’t detect …
What is auditory training? While you physically hear with your ears, your brain must process the sounds and make sense of them. Auditory training, sometimes referred to as “aural rehabilitation,” helps get your brain and your ears working together. Who can benefit from it? Patients who have difficulty communicating in noise with their hearing aids …
