Around one in every ten children in the United States has a hearing problem. There are many different causes of hearing loss in children. It can be present at birth, or it can develop later in life as a result of an illness or injury. Hearing loss can also run in families. If you think […]
There are several different types, shapes and sizes of hearing aids on the market, each with its own set of features. Some people might find one type of hearing aid more comfortable or effective than another. Therefore, it is essential to work with an audiologist to find the best type of hearing aid for your […]
Anxiety is a condition that commonly occurs from feeling insecure in your environment; a situation where you have limited control when occupying it. It may encompass a range of emotions, such as feeling unsure, confused, upset or worried about your presence wherever you are at the time. Anxiety, sometimes, is a healthy emotion to feel. […]
Few people like the idea of losing their hearing. That’s why most people put a lot of effort into making sure their ears are as protected as possible. That normally revolves around avoiding loud noises for prolonged periods. There could come a point where you start experiencing hearing loss, however. That isn’t something you’ll see […]
Nobody tends to think about hearing loss until they notice issues developing. That doesn’t mean waiting until then to protect yourself against it. If you think that you’ll need to wait until later in life to do this, you’d be wrong. Increasing studies have shown that more and more people are developing hearing problems. These […]
Noise-induced hearing loss is a condition that develops when you get exposed to loud noise over an extended period. It can be caused by one event, such as an explosion or gunshot, but most often, it occurs gradually due to prolonged exposure. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent […]
This blog post will help you decide whether or not an audiologist is right for you. However, to understand the benefits of seeing one, you need to first go over what an audiologist does and why it may be necessary. Who is an audiologist An audiologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis […]
Wearing a hearing aid is not as easy as it may seem. Many people who wear them must make some adjustments to get used to wearing one. One of the most challenging adjustments for most patients is how the device changes their voice and makes them sound different from others around them. Why Do You […]
Although it is not always possible to prevent hearing loss – it is often a natural part of getting older – many of the causes of hearing loss are preventable if you take action soon enough, and even if you are already suffering from some degree of hearing loss, it is often possible to stop […]
When you have hearing loss, it is so important that you take good care of your aural health. In many instances, it is possible to manage your hearing loss so that it does not have too significant an impact on you, and in some cases, it does not worsen over time. With that in mind, […]
