Well done! In an effort to hear your favorite TV programs without irritating family members, you recently got a hearing loop. Although it may have seemed like a challenge to find the right system from all the fantastic options available, it should be easier for you to set up your hearing loop once you get […]
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26 million Americans — including men, women and kids — suffer from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), according to the (NIH). NIHL may be temporary or permanent, caused by exposure to dangerous sound levels above 85 decibels (dB). The kinds of sounds that may cause NIHL cover anything from everyday city traffic at approximately 85 decibels […]
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Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but is resistant to your suggestions? It is very common for people to resist seeking help for hearing loss, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing problems can help. Below are some facts […]
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Hearing problems are grouped in a number of ways. The exact section of the auditory system affected is what determines the categorization. The hearing loss may be sensorineural, conductive, central, functional or mixed. The starting point in designing a treatment plan is to accurately diagnose the kind of hearing impairment. Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing […]
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What most people call ear wax develops because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. The purpose of this wax is to line the inner surface of the ear canal and defend it by collecting bacteria, dust and dirt, and miroorganisms. Ear wax also helps […]
If you’ve ever been at a concert and found yourself thinking “This music is just too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have become too old for this kind of music. It could mean that your body is attempting to tell you something – that you are in a place that could harm […]
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“What hearing aid battery type do I need?” is a difficult question to answer generally, because there are many distinct types of hearing aids, and each takes a battery that matches it and offers enough energy to power it. The simplest scenario to address is if you already use a hearing aid; if so, check […]
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Most of us have been told to eat our carrots for good vision. But what about foods that are good for ears and hearing? Did anybody ever talk to you about those? We can finally teach our children what to eat for healthy hearing and ears; advice that’s undoubtedly prudent for us to adhere to […]
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Blockage of the outer ear canal due to an accumulation of ear wax is one of the most typical causes of short-term hearing loss. If you’re relatively certain that ear wax is the cause of your temporary hearing loss, you most likely want to clean your ears. Even so, you must clean them safely and […]
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What is a balance disorder? A balance disorder can cause you to feel unsteady, giddy, woozy, or to have a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating. The source for this disorder can be linked to the brain, the nervous system and to an organ in the inner ear called the labyrinth. An important part of […]