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Metabolic Syndrome Can Increase the Risk of Hearing Loss
According to a recent study, there is a link between metabolic syndrome and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). In this post, we review what exactly metabolic syndrome is, what SSNHL is, and how the two…
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What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is it Treated?
Congenital hearing loss is partial or total loss of hearing that is present at birth. In this post, we review the types, symptoms, causes and treatments for congenital hearing loss. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss…
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Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Not only is October Audiology Awareness Month, but it’s also National Protect Your Hearing Month as well. This makes it the perfect time to discuss some of the best ways to protect your ears and…
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Are Loggers at an Increased Risk for Hearing Loss?
Some professions, including being a logger, put you at an increased risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Let’s examine how noise from work can damage your ears as well as what to do to protect your…
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What Are the Benefits of Newborn Hearing Screenings?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that two to three of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in one or both of their ears. If left untreated, this can…
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The Connection Between Ear Infections and Hearing Loss
If you or your child suffers from ear infections you are probably pretty familiar with the symptoms of ear pain, fever and ear drainage. Occasionally, hearing loss can occur as well. Usually, this is temporary;…
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Selective Hearing vs. Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference
When the term selective hearing is used, it’s often meant to imply hearing the things we want to hear, while not hearing the things we don’t. For example, we might hear our partner say that…
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Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss
Researchers are constantly looking for more information to explain the connection between hearing loss and dementia. A new study out of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine sheds more light on just how hearing loss…
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What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma is a rare, benign tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve and can affect hearing and balance. While some are small enough that they cause no symptoms, others cause debilitating effects that…
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Are You Experiencing a Full Range of Sounds?
Humans have the ability to hear a wonderful range of sounds that bring joy into our lives. These sounds can include: Live music Children laughing and playing Birds chirping outside your window Conversations with loved…
