Tinnitus is an annoying condition for those afflicted with it. It is the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source, often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or hi...Read More
Category: Hearing Loss
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): What You Should Know
Suddenly losing most or all of your hearing should be treated as a medical emergency. So if this happens to you or someone you know (especially if accompanied by tinnitus, dizziness or vertigo symptom...Read More
“Why Can’t I Hear Well in the Car?”
Patients often ask some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids/grandkids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all...Read More
Genetics & Hearing Loss: What You Should Know
There are many possible factors that can contribute to hearing loss, including both genetic and environmental ones. Genes carry instructions for our cells, telling them how to grow and how to function...Read More
Is There a Difference Between Hearing Loss & Deafness?
Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5% of the world’s population has some form of hearing loss? (source) Medical professionals describe someone as having hearing lo...Read More
Video Conferencing Tips for People with Hearing Loss
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us, including those with hearing loss, are now working, attending school, and otherwise spending the majority of free time “quarantined” at home. Because of t...Read More
Can Lupus Cause Hearing Loss?
Did you know that hearing loss may impact approximately 30% of people living with lupus? Yes, hearing loss is a symptom of lupus as well as other autoimmune diseases – most commonly found in mid...Read More
5 Ways to Help a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Approximately 50 million adults ages 20 and older have hearing loss in the U.S., and that’s expected to nearly double by 2060 (source). This unfortunate ailment can often make life very challeng...Read More
The Link Between Estrogen and Hearing Health
Hearing loss is one of the most common forms of sensory impairments in humans. Hearing loss has been on a steady rise, mostly as a result of noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing loss is also the second...Read More
A Technology Guide for People with Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss may seem challenging, or even daunting, even if you’re a hearing aid user. Fortunately, when it comes to technology, there are many different options available to you or...Read More