Hearing Loss

As cell phones become more and more advanced, teenagers have gained the ability to “plug in” to their own personal soundtrack as they walk to class, do homework, and even drive. However, a new study shows that the excessive noise levels from personal audio devices significantly contributes to hearing loss in over 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults. Headphones and Personal Audio Devices Encourage Teen… Read More

Many veterans return from deployment bearing the scars of their service. However, an overwhelming number of former soldiers will be forced to cope with the loss of one of their senses in addition to their battle wounds, making it that much more difficult to adjust to a normal life at home. Veterans: Overwhelmingly Likely to Suffer Hearing Loss in Military Service Auditory injuries are common… Read More

Too many people brush off hearing loss as a minor problem that affects only the ears. Even if a hearing condition is not a fatal condition, that does not mean it does not threaten a person’s life. A hearing problem can have many of the same effects on a patient as stress or anxiety, chipping away at his or her emotional well-being with each passing… Read More

You’re probably aware that working in hazardous environments can cause employees to suffer lifelong illnesses. Firefighters are naturally at greater risk of lung damage, for example, while office workers are more likely to suffer repetitive stress injuries. But many people don’t consider the long-term effects of a noisy work environment—even though work-related hearing loss affects millions of U.S. workers every year. Professions That Can Cause… Read More

Hearing disorders affect millions of Americans, and many of the causes of hearing loss are incurable. However, patients can restore some or even all of their lost hearing abilities through treatment—and in many cases, the treatments are painless and provide patients with a better understanding of their conditions. Common Treatments for Mild to Moderate Hearing Problems Patients who have a slight hearing loss, are unable… Read More

Many hearing disorders are caused as a result of trauma, ear infections, genetic conditions, and even the natural aging process. However, some hearing loss is a direct result of the way a person lives his or her life—and in some cases, patients can be chipping away at their ability to hear one day at a time. Personal Habits That Can Cause or Worsen Hearing Problems… Read More

Over a third of all Americans over age 65 are suffering from some degree of hearing loss. Although hearing loss is one of the most significant chronic health conditions affecting middle-aged and older adults, only one out of every five of these patients will get corrective treatment. Unfortunately, the vast majority of hearing loss sufferers aren’t just coping with the loss of one of their… Read More

Hearing impairments can have a number of different causes, from health conditions to the natural aging process. Depending on the cause, a hearing problem can be temporary or permanent, can come on suddenly or progress slowly over time. The most common causes of hearing loss include: Ear infections. The most common cause of hearing loss in children is an infection in the ear canal, which… Read More

When medications can cause hearing loss or dysfunction of the inner ear, they are called ototoxic, meaning poisonous to the ear. Some of these drugs will affect the cochlea or hearing nerve, resulting in deafness, while others affect the vestibular center of the brain, causing nausea and balance problems. In many cases, ototoxic drugs can have negative effects on both hearing and balance, and can cause… Read More

Medical science hasn’t yet discovered the exact reason why diabetes can cause an increased chance of hearing loss. Some doctors have hypothesized that high glucose levels in the blood that are associated with diabetes can damage to the small blood vessels in the ear, much like the way in which diabetes has been known to cause trouble in a patient’s kidneys and eyes. However, others… Read More