Hearing Blog

Allergies are common during the spring time. You may experience a sore throat, itchiness, swelling, and even loss of hearing. At times it is easy to mistake sudden hearing loss for an allergy attack. It is important to be able to tell the difference between the two.

Hearing loss is no longer a problem of the elderly. We are constantly being bombarded by so many sounds in our daily environments that hearing loss is now a problem of young adults and even children.

Hearing loss rarely occurs overnight; it is a gradual process that can often occur over the span of years. This is why early warning signs are often neglected and dismissed as temporary problems, primarily because hearing loss is thought to be a problem of the elderly. Even though this is true, since 1 in 3 people aged above 65 do indeed have some form of hearing loss, problems with hearing can affect anyone at any point in time.

When we think of pollution, we think of smog filled skies and choking smoke emitting from factory chimnies. Rarely do we think of noise as a source of pollution, even though it can very well be an invisible culprit that can damage our health.

Hearing loss is generally thought to be an irreversible condition that can be a result of various factors. Age, physical trauma, genetic predisposition, exposure to unsafe noise, and ear infections are thought to be the most common causes of hearing loss.

People often ignore the occasional bouts of muffled hearing that they experience after a particularly loud sporting event or musical concert. However, muffled hearing is often a symptom of underlying damage to hearing and should never be ignored.

Hearing aids are the most prevalent treatment option when it comes to treating hearing loss. Cochlear implants are an alternative treatment option that is utilized when hearing aids fail to work, especially in cases of severe hearing loss or total deafness.

Over 48 million people in America use hearing aids to rectify their hearing loss. Some of these users are overly comfortable with wearing their hearing instruments to the point where they sometimes forget to remove them prior to taking a shower or going swimming. This can result in moisture getting into the hearing aids, which can cause anxiety due to the potential damaging effect of moisture on the delicate inner circuitry of hearing aids.

Hearing aids are a joy to have around since they enable us to hear the sweet sounds of our everyday life. To keep them functioning at their optimal level, it is important that we take good care of them and clean them on a regular basis.

Hearing loss is not a simple problem that only affects the ears. It affects your overall health and even your cognitive abilities such as your memory. Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a study that spanned over a decade. Their results found that those who had a hearing impairment were more likely to develop symptoms of dementia 3 years earlier than those with regular hearing. Furthermore, Johns Hopkins also found that untreated hearing problems have been linked to loss of memory.

Earwax! The word itself makes us cringe! Something about it is just so repulsive. To call it by its actual name, earwax is known as cerumen and actually serves a big purpose in protecting your ears. It helps trap dirt and debris from entering your ears and damaging your hearing. However, too much earwax can actually prevent you from hearing properly as well.

Presbycusis is the name given to hearing loss that is sustained as a result of advanced age and affects a vast number of Americans. Although hearing loss can affect anyone at any point in their lives, presbycusis can be exceptionally challenging due to several other changes that occur in one’s life as a result of aging.

Our world consists primarily of sights and sounds. Be it the sound of the birds chirping or the gushing sounds of the beach waves, our world would be incomplete if we were unable to hear our favorite melodies of nature.

We often feel off balance at times, but when it happens more often than not, it may be an indication that we may have hearing loss. Our ears not only help us hear, they also help us stay upright by balancing the amount of fluid within the inner ear. Hearing loss disrupts this balance and can result in serious injuries due to falling.

Hearing loss brings with it a host of problems, ranging from the physical problems such as cardiovascular disease to falling down, to mental ones such as depression and anxiety. It may also result in the loss of your ability to communicate, which is known as aphasia.

We all want the best possible life for all of us. We often do this by earning more money, working hard, saving for rainy days, and taking care of our body. Rarely do we think that our hearing health also has an impact on the quality of our daily lives.

People who are new to using hearing aids are often concerned about whether they will be able to use them in collaboration with their glasses, especially if they have the behind-the-ear (BTE) style of hearing aids. Thankfully, this concern may not necessarily be that big of a problem.

In a surprising fact, 1 in 6 infants are born with hearing loss in the United States. This frequency increases as children grow older due to added complications such as infections, head trauma, certain types of ototoxic medications, and even exposure to unsafe levels of noise.

When we think of hearing loss, we generally think that we lose hearing at equal levels in both ears. However, this is not generally the case. We often have a “good ear” where one of the ears can hear better than the other. This ear is often the one that we rely on when having conversations.

Our world is growing increasingly noisier by the minute. It is no wonder that hearing loss is on the rise, and affects as much as 48 million Americans.

In life, we are often faced with awkward situations where we have the duty and necessity to point out uncomfortable truths to the ones we love. It is because we love them that we want what is best for them, which is why it is important to help your loved one accept that they have hearing loss so that they can get timely treatment for it.

Getting new hearing aids can be a very exciting, yet challenging time. Even though you may look forward to having your hearing back, it may not return the way you expect it to.

It is a sad reality that our hearing does not get the amount of attention it requires, until it is gone. In routine medical check-ups, our hearing isn’t even tested. This is why it may be prudent to take our hearing health into our own hands and have our hearing tested periodically. Hearing loss brings with it a host of other medical problems that we can do without, thus early diagnosis and intervention gives us the best results.

Hearing loss is common in the United States, with around 38 million Americans being affected by it. Even so, it is sad that most people still wait for as long as a decade before they finally decide to seek help for it.

Research suggests that 48 million people suffer from some type of hearing loss in the United States. This means that one in five individuals is suffering from hearing loss, and this number increases to one in three people when we reach the age group of 65 and above.

Researchers have recently explored the effects of listening to one’s favorite music. Music has a broad range of genres and each of these genres can subjectively induce an impressive emotional reaction from each person, depending on their preference. Although the music is the same, the reactions may be difference due to the discharge of the neurotransmitter known as dopamine within the brain.

We often take our hearing for granted, and it can be quite scary if we are suddenly unable to hear the world around us. Imagine going to bed at night with perfect hearing and waking up the next day being unable to hear properly. This can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime, due to sudden hearing damage.

We all deserve to live the good life, and a simple matter of hearing loss should not disrupt your desire to go and watch that movie you had been looking forward to all this time. However, recreational activities can sometimes become challenging in public places for those with hearing loss, since facilities for those with hearing impairment are not as easily accessible.

It is the time of the year when people start smiling a lot more and becoming more generous while we all gear up for the holiday season. Some of us might find this time of year particularly challenging though, especially if they have hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears in the absence of any such external stimuli. Although this condition may be irritating, it can also detract from your daily productivity at home and at work.

Human hearing is a complicated process. Our range of hearing frequency is measured using Hertz (Hz), while our ability to identify sounds is measured using Decibels (dB). Our ears are delicate organs, and the process of hearing is as sensitive as it is intricate.

Hearing aids are wonderful tools to help you get back your sense of hearing, as well as help keep up with your active lifestyle. Modern technology have made hearing aids not only more discrete and powerful, but also capable of accomplishing much more than simply amplifying sound.

Being able to hear is one of the most fundamental abilities we rely on to function in this world. As children, we often go through screenings to check for hearing loss starting from birth right through the early school years. As we grow older, we begin to take our hearing for granted, which could be a grave error on our part.

We all need a break from the humdrum of daily life to relax and do something we enjoy. We like to attend music concerts, watch our favorite team play sports, or simply kick back and listen to our favorite music on our personal audio device. Unfortunately, all of these recreational activities can cause damage to your hearing.

We live in a world full of various sights and sounds; some of them being louder than others. Some noises are considered unsafe for your hearing, and the World Health Organization reported that the threshold for safe sound is 55dB when it is daytime and 40dB during the night. Unfortunately, we spend most of our time exceed both of these safe sound limits.

Hearing aids are a popular choice when it comes to treating hearing loss, although very few people are actually aware of their inner workings. These tiny devices are used to send amplified sound signals directly into the ear canal. Each hearing aid has some common basic parts that are common to all hearing aids, including a microphone, a speaker, and a battery.

Hearing aids are tiny devices with monumental benefits. Hearing aids provide improved hearing abilities for those with hearing loss, yet are so simple to use. Rarely do we stop and think about the way in which these tiny miraculous devices work.

In America, hearing loss affects 1 in 3 people of the elderly population (65 years and older). After 75 years of age, approximately half of the elderly people in America have some type of hearing impairment. Hearing loss that results from advanced age is known as presbycusis.

We all want to stay fit and look good. This can become harder with hearing loss as a possible side effect, as some types of physical activity can put our hearing at risk of damage. Thankfully, a few simple precautions can ensure that you get the most out of your chosen activity while keeping your hearing safe.

Hearing loss affects 40 million people in the United States. This makes it a very common health condition, which means that you do not need to feel shy about admitting to your hearing loss. It is sad that people with hearing loss wait for as long as ten years before they finally decide to get help for their condition. There are several reasons why you need not wait that long.

Several studies have demonstrated a link between hearing loss and dementia. In fact, the Canadian Journal on Aging recently published a study that explores this link, but with a twist.

It is strange that in a country where hearing loss is the third most common condition, the treatment for hearing loss should still be so taboo that no one wishes to openly disclose it. The problem with hearing aids is that those who actually get noticeable benefits out of them are never comfortable enough to spread the word.

Hearing loss affects 1 in 6 adults in America today. You may have hearing loss and even wear hearing aids for it. Your grandchildren may be curious about your hearing aids and may not know anything about hearing loss. You can take this opportunity to introduce them to the world of hearing loss.

We use our sense of hearing every single day whether we realize it or not. Even while we sleep, our sense of hearing continues to function, until it doesn’t! This is when you start to take notice and begin to have a nagging suspicion that you may have hearing loss.

Measles is currently rising at an alarming rate in America in recent times. Even though we may refer to it as measles, there are in fact two different categories of the same disease. The first is known as rubella, and the second is known as rubeola.

Each morning you may feel excited to get ready for the day, but at work you slowly find yourself exhausted and by the end of the day you may feel drained in both physical as well as mental terms, even when you have not engaged in any physically or mentally challenging work per se. If this sounds familiar to you, you might have hearing loss.

A recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that around 52 million people in the United States work in vocational settings that can result in hearing loss. Since hearing loss is irreversible, it is important to become aware of these professions and take necessary measures to protect your hearing in case you work in any of these work environments.

People are often encouraged to get their hearing tested to detect early signs of hearing loss. What they are often unaware of, is the required frequency of these tests. Nowadays, hearing tests are provided right from the beginning of life itself, when we are newborns. Throughout the years of childhood hearing tests are also provided, but after we grow up, we often take our hearing for granted and never schedule hearing tests as regularly as we should.

We often hear how hearing loss can result in dementia and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. There is a known link between hearing difficulties and cognitive decline that has been demonstrated by various research studies. A new study from the Canadian Journal on Aging, however, chose to take a different outlook on the issue of hearing loss and memory.

Hearing loss has been shown to have a link with decreased cognitive abilities. Damaged hearing places additional strain on the brain, which over time can lead to deterioration in cognitive skills and gives rise to problems like dementia with age.

Hearing aids are a wonderful way to get back in touch with your lost world of sound. It is amazing to be able to enjoy the sounds you were missing out on due to your hearing loss. Sometimes, we may be so eager to rejoin our world of sound that we may overlook some necessary measures.

People with hearing loss often dread going outside to eat with friends and family, simply because of the daunting amount of background noises present at restaurants. Be it the constant chatter of fellow diners, the background music, or the clinking of silverware on the dishes, you may find it intimidating to go out if you have hearing loss.

We all think of hearing loss as a problem that affects the elderly population. However, in some situations, hearing loss may be caused due to a simple matter of excessive earwax, which is also known as cerumen.

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent condition in America, affecting around 36 million people in the country. While congenital loss of hearing is present at birth or develops during infancy, many of the acquired cases of hearing damage actually can be averted.

It is a strange paradox that those with untreated hearing loss are stigmatized just as much as those who wear hearing aids to rectify their hearing loss. This may be one of the reasons as to why people are reluctant to seek help regarding hearing loss. It is important to increase awareness in order to generate an attitude shift within the general population to help towards the acceptance of hearing aids.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a health condition that affects almost 70 million Americans, based on a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means that out of every three adults, one of them has high blood pressure.

Modern technology has come about so rapidly that we rarely blink an eye at the thought of being able to access everything at the touch of a button. Be it our bank account, restaurant bookings, bill payments, or shopping for groceries, we can do everything without leaving our home, simply using our smartphones and iphones. Recent years have seen Apple make one of its major releases: the Apple Watch.

People often have several preconceived misconceptions regarding hearing loss. This is why it is important to clear up these misunderstood notions so that people can overcome the stigma that comes along with hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most prevalent health condition in the United States, which is why it is important that you familiarize yourself with some of the facts that come along with it.

You have been unable to hear for a while. You get the nagging sensation that you may have a hearing difficulty but seem to be unable to come to terms with this fact. Hearing loss can be a difficult reality to accept, but once you accept it, you will be able to take ownership of your situation and live life to the best of your ability.

Tinnitus can be challenging to deal with on a daily basis, but you can develop several coping strategies to help you deal with the constant buzzing in your ears. Tinnitus is known as a hearing condition that brings about a ringing sensation in the ears in the absence of any such auditory stimulus in your surroundings. Around 15% of the American population experiences varied types of tinnitus.

Hearing loss is one of the rare health problems that rarely get the attention it deserves, simply because of the stigma attached to it being a geriatric problem. People with hearing loss are often either unaware or in denial about their hearing impairment and can delay getting assistance with it as a result. If you know someone with hearing loss that is reluctant to seek help, learn to spread the word about hearing loss and the usefulness of hearing aids.

People are often surprised to hear that it is not recommended to use cotton swabs to clean out your ears. Cotton swabs can actually damage your ears if they are inserted into your ear canal, which is why it is important to be aware of the proper cleaning techniques to take care of your hearing.

We are now more aware than ever before that the key to a healthy, strong relationship lies is effective communication. Any relationship can deteriorate due to inefficient communication that can result from hearing loss.

Hearing aids are tiny electronic devices that are used by hearing impaired individuals to rectify their hearing. They are usually worn inside or behind the ears and can amplify sounds so that the person is able to hear sounds that they would otherwise be unable to hear due to their hearing loss. Hearing devices are equipped to handle different types of hearing conditions, be it noisy or quiet settings so that the user can hear adequately in any environmental situation.

Hearing loss can be tricky to detect sometimes and is often unidentified in regular hearing tests. You may feel like you’re missing out on bits of conversation but at the same time nothing seems to have been out of the ordinary when you got your hearing tested. If this is the case, you may have hidden hearing loss which arises in the brain and is therefore undetected by regular hearing tests.

Obtaining new hearing aids can be an overwhelming process. Preparing yourself for your hearing aid fitting appointment can help ease your transition back into the world of hearing and ensure you go through the process smoothly.

People with hearing loss can benefit greatly from purchasing a television that is highly suited for those with a hearing problem. Contemporary televisions come with additional sound bars which can be attached to the television and serve as additional speakers to improve sound quality. Furthermore, closed captions are also available on some televisions and these enable you to read the dialogues apart from just relying on their auditory version.

Audiologists are professionals that specialize in hearing healthcare and are experts at assessing, detecting, and treating hearing loss in adults as well as children. They mostly engage in conducting hearing evaluations but can also be members of teams that perform cochlear implants and other surgical analyses.

People are constantly on guard due to the scary statistics about the rise in hearing loss rates recently. Thankfully, a recent study gave us reason for hope as it reported that the rate of hearing loss in young adults has actually decreased.

It may surprise you to know that out of every 5 teenagers in the United States, 1 of them has some amount of hearing loss. Furthermore, there has been a 30% increase in hearing loss rates since the 1980s as well as the 1990s.

Around 12,000 newborn babies in the United States are born with some form of hearing loss every year. Hearing loss can occur at any age and this is why it is imperative to discuss the topic of hearing loss with your children for various reasons.

The last thing people think about when wondering about hearing loss is about chickens! You might be amazed at the recent results of a study conducted by the Hearing Restoration Project under the Hearing Health Foundation.

Research suggests that men tend to be more prone to hearing loss than women, although biologically, both men and women have the same developmental structure within their ears. Environmental factors appear to be a better indicator of why hearing loss is more prevalent in men than women.

Hearing loss can be prevented with sufficient care and timely intervention. Hearing impairment can be successfully treated through early testing and the use of hearing aids, but you can avoid these extra costs and hassles through the regular care of your ears to protect them from damage that can lead to hearing loss.

As some of you may have seen on social media, ReSound had the opportunity to discuss Smart Hearing™ with Dr. Oz at CES 2017 this past weekend. The segment aired on Tuesday’s Dr. Oz Show, included as part of his summary of the most innovative health care technologies at this year's CES.

The holidays can always be stressful with all the shopping to find the perfect present, followed by visits to numerous food shops with stressed out shoppers fighting over the last turkey!