Choosing a Hearing Aid
If a hearing aid has been prescribed to treat your hearing loss, there are many options to choose from. An audiologist can help you select a hearing aid based on your hearing needs and expectations, but there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing a hearing aid. Most states have a trial…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
Exercising Your Way To Healthier Hearing
Did you know that exercise can help prevent new hearing loss? Keeping this in mind means that the new year might be the best time to follow through with your physical fitness resolutions! Here are some things to keep in mind with exercise and hearing loss: Exercise Might Delay Age-Related Hearing Loss An estimated one…