What Causes Pediatric Hearing Loss?
According to the World Health Organization, 60% of hearing loss cases in children under 15 years old are attributable to preventable causes. While this is not always the case, as about 3 in every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss, it is important to know what you can do to protect your child. Below…
Do You Have a “Clicky” Ear?
It’s not unusual to experience a clicking, popping or crackling sound in the ears, and it’s rarely a sign of anything serious. However, if it occurs frequently, these sounds can affect someone’s quality of life and their sleep. It could also indicate some sort of underlying issues. Below are some common causes of a “clicky”…
How Does Childhood Hearing Loss Affect Vocabulary?
Being able to hear is a crucial skill when it comes to speech and language, and in children, it has an even greater impact. A study funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program looked at how a child’s ability to hear impacted their ability to develop language…
Are You Practicing Healthy Hearing Habits?
Once you lose your hearing, it’s gone for good. While there’s nothing you can do to reverse the symptoms of hearing loss, there’s plenty you can do to prevent them. Follow our tips below to practice healthy hearing habits. Wear Earplugs It is estimated that around 15% of Americans have some level of hearing loss…
How Often Should You Be Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
Spending so much time at home over the last seven months has made it easier to forego daily requirements like taking showers, putting on real clothing and combing your hair. While these actions don’t have major consequences, one activity does—wearing your hearing aids. Even if you are home alone, it is still important to wear…
How Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
Usually, we associate ear discomfort with children, who are prone to infections due to the fact that their Eustachian tubes don’t drain as easily as adults’. However, it’s certainly possible to experience ear discomfort as an adult, and the reason may surprise you. It may be allergies causing your problems. What Is an Allergic Reaction?…
What You Should Know About COVID-19, Allergies and Hearing Loss
Whether you feel a bit unwell, stuffed up or have a mild cough, now is an uneasy time for anyone to come down with symptoms that tie in with COVID-19. It’s important to remember that allergies often come and go regardless of the season. What you’re feeling might be related to plugged up airways from…
Can Tinnitus Affect Your Job?
Even though tinnitus is an invisible ailment, it can cause noticeable damage, especially when it comes to your work. According to a study conducted by Tinnitus Hub, 38% of tinnitus sufferers reported that their tinnitus negatively affected their work prospects. Understanding how tinnitus can impact your job can ensure you do what is needed to…
How Does Hearing Loss Lead to Depression?
It’s not difficult to understand why hearing loss may lead to depression. When you cannot hear well, it makes communicating with others difficult. When you can’t communicate, you’re not likely to want to go out and interact with others. This causes many people with hearing loss to become socially withdrawn and isolated – well-known risk…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
