People everywhere use headphones and earbuds – unfortunately, they are not safe for your ears. It’s quite possible to damage your sense of hearing if you don’t take precautions. Here are some tips to enjoy music safely: A 2011 study by the American Medical Association journal found that using headphones and earbuds can lead to […]
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Noise-induced hearing loss, (NIHL), is one of the most common types of hearing loss in the United States. As a matter of fact, the Centers for Disease Control reports it is the second leading cause of hearing loss in adults age 20-69 years old. It is believed to affect 1 in every 4 within this […]
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People use the terms deafness and hearing impairment interchangeably to mean a complete hearing loss. However, what is hearing impairment? It is defined as a partial or total inability to perceive sounds. There are situations when a condition can be reversed through specialized treatment. Given that hearing is one of the essential senses required to […]
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Millions of people suffer from hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss is one of the types a person can experience. It’s important to know what this type of hearing loss is and what can cause it. Conductive Hearing Loss Conductive hearing loss involves issues with the outer and middle ear, generally, the parts of the ear […]
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Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) is a hearing impairment of one ear termed single-sided deafness, while the other ear retains some degree of hearing. UHL can occur before birth and anytime through adolescence or adulthood for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the loss is caused by viral infections, Meniere’s disease, head or ear injuries and surgical […]
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Autoimmune diseases can cause sudden deafness in one or both ears. If you have hearing loss in one ear, it is important to see an ear doctor to see if you can rule out tumors on the auditory nerve. Sudden deafness in one ear can be caused from always sleeping on one ear. Sudden deafness […]
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Muffled hearing loss can happen suddenly to anyone in one or both ears temporarily. It happens when sound waves have trouble passing through the inner ear. The sensation most feel is like having cotton stuffed in your ears. It interferes with your ability to detect sound. Mountain heights, airplane cabins or underwater diving environments can […]
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Do you have hearing loss? Have you ever experience depression? Have you ever thought about that maybe the reason behind your depression is your hearing loss? People who suffer from hearing loss find it extremely difficult to carry on a conversation. Communicating becomes quite difficult, which could lead to feelings of isolation and inadequacy. The […]
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Losing one of the most vital faculties, like hearing, can be extremely traumatic for someone. They may feel aloof, isolated, and ignored. However, the good news in most cases, is hearing loss isn’t a sudden occurrence. It could be a result of the wrong habits adding up to gradually losing the ability to hear. Here […]
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Many human beings put things off, even when it comes to their health. For some it’s hard to admit there’s a problem, while others have a difficult time recognizing the problem in the first place. This often happens with hearing loss. You should be able to identify some of the common signs before it’s too […]
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