Home Technology Can Help Those Who Are Hard of Hearing
According to a 2016 study published in the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biological Society, “Besides the well-known hearing aid, devices for detecting sound events that occur at home or at work (e.g. doorbell, telephone) are available.” We review more about some of these devices below. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide…
Ways To Protect Your Hearing This Year
One of the biggest risks to your hearing is loud noise. Research has shown that overexposure to noise at or above 85 dBA can cause permanent hearing loss. The good news is that you can take several key steps to help protect your hearing this year and beyond. How To Know If The Sound Is…
Can Car Accidents Lead to Hearing Loss?
Getting into a car accident won’t just make you run late, it could cause serious harm, including to your hearing. In this post, we review the types of injuries caused by car accidents that can cause hearing loss, the symptoms of hearing loss and how to seek treatment. Types of Car Accident Injuries that Can…
Common Issues with the Ears & How to Treat Them
Your ears not only help you hear, but enable you to balance as well. If you’re experiencing an issue with your ears, it can affect one or both of these functions. Below we review some common issues with the ears and how to treat them. Hearing Loss There are three types of hearing loss: sensorineural,…
How Often Should You Get a New Audiogram?
An audiogram is a chart or graph you receive after a hearing test that plots your hearing thresholds across various frequencies. Paired with a full audiological evaluation, audiograms are a powerful tool used to determine the cause of your hearing loss and help your providers identify the best treatments. If you have hearing loss, you…
Make Driving Easier With Hearing Loss
It’s important to be able to hear well when you’re driving. Hearing loss can make that more difficult. However, there are several steps you can take to improve your hearing while on the road. Get Your Hearing Tested If you’ve noticed that hearing has become more difficult, whether driving or in other areas of your…
Why Is Hearing Loss More Common in Seniors?
While anyone can experience hearing loss, older adults are at a higher risk. Data compiled from the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) found that “nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.” Let’s examine a few…
Five Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. In honor of that, we wanted to highlight a few key facts about pediatric hearing loss. Infants Should Be Screened for Hearing Loss The vast majority of newborns are screened for hearing loss before they leave the hospital. In cases of home birth, parents should talk with their pediatrician about…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, humming or buzzing sound in the ears with no external source. According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million…
How to Know When You Should See an Ear Doctor
There is no questioning how important your ears are. When all three major components, the outer, middle, and inner, are all working together it allows us to hear and perceive the world around us. Our ears go through a lot, too, from getting clogged up with pool water to having q-tips repeatedly shoved in them…