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…
What Are Common Causes of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is described as a ringing in the ear. However, some people have described experiencing buzzing, roaring, whooshing or other noises instead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that about 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the past year. While the cause cannot…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Young Children?
Hearing loss can make it difficult for your child to develop language skills and communicate with others. This can negatively impact their learning ability and cause them to struggle in school. Children with Hearing Loss Struggle Learning Speech and Language A child with hearing loss can experience a variety of difficulties with speech and language…
How Can Teachers Reduces Their Risk of Hearing Loss?
When you think of occupational hearing loss, you may think of professions such as construction workers, police force and military personnel. But did you know that teachers are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, as well? Below we review how loud sounds cause damage, the facts about classroom noise levels as well as tips for…
Can Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Hearing a ringing, clicking or buzzing in one or both ears is known as tinnitus. This symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disorder itself is not well understood by experts. New research suggests that tinnitus may be linked to the use of over-the-counter medications. Is Tinnitus Common? About one in every ten people…
How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids offer numerous benefits for your physical, mental and emotional health. However, there are millions of people in the US with untreated hearing loss who are hesitant to use hearing aids. If you have a loved one who is reluctant to get help for their hearing, here are some things you can do to…
What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma is a rare and benign tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve. This nerve runs from the inner ear to the brain and is responsible for hearing and balance. Because it’s a noncancerous growth it does not spread. However, it can cause many debilitating symptoms, and in rare cases can even be…