What to Know About Hearing Loss & Alcohol
While you may enjoy the occasional happy hour with friends, it’s important to know that drinking too heavily or too often can affect your hearing health. Yes, alcohol consumption and hearing loss have been linked. We review more about this link in this post. Cocktail Deafness One study of young adults in London found a…
What Are The Differences Between Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Did you know that there are different types of hearing loss? Let’s take a closer look at conductive and sensorineural hearing loss and discuss the differences between them. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Overview Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type of hearing loss. It occurs when there is damage to the hair cells of…
What People With Hearing Loss Should Know About ADA Guidelines
There are many things a person with hearing loss can do to advocate for themselves and make it easier to navigate the world around them. The main one is seeking treatment in the form of hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. However, even with these tools, there may be areas where you need additional…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Chronic Diseases?
Research shows that several chronic conditions are linked to hearing loss. Let’s explore the connections below, as well as what you can do to protect your health. Conditions That May Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss While not an exhaustive list, these three conditions may increase your risk for developing hearing loss. Chronic kidney disease…
How To Come to Terms with Your Hearing Loss
If you’ve noticed that your hearing isn’t what it used to be you are hardly alone. 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. Everyone reacts to experiencing hearing loss differently. Some accept…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a symptom of other conditions. Many different things can trigger tinnitus and finding out what is causing yours can be crucial in managing your symptoms. If you are someone who suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be at an increased risk of developing tinnitus. How…
Five Unusual Facts About Your Ears
You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about your ears, even though they play such a crucial role in your life. They help keep you balanced, enjoy your favorite music, and converse with your family over a relaxing meal at Zee’s Rooftop Café. Let’s take some time to appreciate these amazing organs by examining…
Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Since October is Audiology Awareness Month, we thought it was a perfect time to go over the ways you can protect your hearing this month and every other day of the year. How Loud Noise Can Lead To Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing…
What’s The Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bite by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious health issues, including intense joint pain, neurological issues and hearing loss. Symptoms of Lyme Disease You may develop a small red bump, similar to other bites, after…
Ways to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Child’s Speech Therapy
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that, “Nearly 1 in 12 (7.7 percent) U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing in the past 12 months.” Left untreated, this can lead to major impacts on speech-language development and, later, performance at Boise Schools. This…