It’s not like you just wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. For most people, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is associated with aging. Some indicators show up earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is an issue immediately. These initially developing symptoms progress very discreetly. Slowing down the progression
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something blows up near the hero and the sound gets all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that probably means our hero sustained at least a minor traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that ringing
TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. In some videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They struggle when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they may cry
Isn’t pizza cool? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is also like this. Symptoms and presentations are a consequence of many different problems – loud noises, genetic factors, age, ear blockages – but as long as you have difficulty detecting
Have you ever slept with the window in your bedroom open and awoke to the lovely sound of birds singing as the sun is coming up? Most people probably aren’t even aware that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to sing
If you aren’t really rich, a car isn’t really an impulse purchase. Which means you will probably do a great deal of research first. You have a good look at things like gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) This level of research makes sense! For most people who aren’t
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Diplacusis was so big, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds at
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be just making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, the two of you have started to kid around with each other about it. Your loved one constantly asks you
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even
