What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you got a hearing test recently that revealed you could benefit from hearing aids, you may be wondering what to expect. We review everything you need to know below. You May Need…
How To Come to Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing. While some people are born with hearing difficulties, the majority of people with hearing loss start experiencing symptoms gradually…
What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
When hearing loss is present at birth, it is said to be congenital. We review the types of congenital hearing loss, the symptoms of congenital hearing loss, the causes of congenital hearing loss and the treatments for congenital hearing loss below. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss There are three types of congenital hearing loss: Conductive…
Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month and the perfect time to discuss all the different ways you can prioritize your hearing health. One of the most important things you can do is protect your hearing from loud noises that can damage your ears. The Risks of Noise-induced Hearing Loss While you may assume that only extremely…
What’s the Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, it can cause long-term health consequences, including hearing loss. Patients With Lyme Disease Report Hearing Problems A study published in 2018 asked 216 patients with tick-borne illnesses about their condition. Researchers found that…
Are Cyclists at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Cycling is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the sights somewhere like Coastal Rail Trail. However, it appears that wind noise may put cyclists at a greater risk for hearing loss. Cycling and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss You might think that noise-induced hearing loss is reserved for people who frequently attend loud concerts or…
How Teachers Can Reduce Their Risk of Hearing Loss
Teachers deal with a lot: from budget cuts to overcrowded classrooms. According to experts, they are also exposed to occupational conditions that put them at risk of hearing loss. Continue reading to learn what teachers can do to protect their hearing health while working in the classroom. How Loud Is Too Loud? Sounds are measured…
Check out this List of Valuable Resources for those with Hearing Loss
HearingSuccess.com Just as a weak muscle needs exercise to become stronger, our brain needs exercises to re-learn how to process sounds with the help of our hearing aids. HearingSuccess.com offers listening exercises that allow the listener to control a speaker’s voice and levels of background noise. The site even offers musical listening exercises to help…
How Autoimmune Diseases May Play a Role in Your Hearing Health
If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, you know that many aspects of your life are affected. If your muscles are affected, you should schedule an appointment at The Spa at the Inn Rancho Santa Fe. But if your hearing is affected, have you talked to an audiologist yet? What Is an Autoimmune Disease? The…
Anemia & Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?
There’s a growing body of research indicating that iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) and hearing loss are closely connected. Below we review what the research shows, why experts theorize there’s a connection, the signs of IDA and what you should do if you’ve been diagnosed. What the Research Shows In one 2017 study by the Pennsylvania State…
