The Link Between Mumps & Hearing Loss
There are many different factors that can lead to hearing loss in Tucson. Some of them we can’t do much about, like aging, while others such as noise-induced hearing loss are preventable with a few precautions. Viral infections are one of the most common causes of hearing loss, and one of those has been making…
Acting Legends with Hearing Loss
Now that this year’s Academy Awards celebration has come and gone, you’ve probably had your fill of red carpet spectacle for a little while. Whether or not your favorite film took top honors, awards season is the perfect time to think about celebrities deserving of recognition who have an additional obstacle to overcome: hearing loss….
Inability to Hear Smoke Detectors a Hearing Hazard
Hearing loss is inconvenient at times. It can certainly cause stress, anxiety and fatigue. Worst of all, people with hearing loss in Tucson might not be able to hear a smoke detector going off in the event of a fire. Smoke Alarms Save Lives…When You Can Hear Them The number of people who perish in…
Hearing Loss Can Lead to Poor Academic Performance
When your child brings home a report card with more Ds and Fs than As and Bs, you’re likely to be disappointed – and they’ll probably lose a few privileges. While “it’s not my fault!” is one of the oldest excuses in the book (right after “my dog ate my homework”), there may be some…
Household Hearing Hazards
They say a man’s home is his castle, but much as those medieval fortresses faced a multitude of threats, danger lurks within your own house. You won’t have to contend with marauding bands of warriors or fire-breathing dragons, but potential hazards to your hearing aren’t anything to be taken lightly. The Dangers in Everyday Appliances…
Is it Memory Loss or Hearing Loss?
If you’re having memory problems in Tucson and worried that you might be experiencing the early stages of dementia of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s wise to get your hearing checked. You might actually be suffering from a hearing impairment instead. Research shows a strong correlation between untreated hearing loss and a variety of other physical and…
Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
Most people with hearing loss in Tucson have trouble understanding higher frequencies. They have special difficulty with women’s and children’s voices. An unusual condition called reverse-slope hearing loss made headlines last week when a woman from China woke up unable to hear her boyfriend’s voice. The condition is so rare, only about 3,000 people on…
Woe is Me: The Link Between Hearing Loss and Depression
If you suffer from hearing loss in Tucson, your risk of developing other health conditions is higher – especially if you don’t take steps to treat your impairment. There are a number of physical, social and psychological side effects of hearing loss; one of the leading conditions is depression. How Does Hearing Loss Lead to…
How Do Your Ears Work?
We would venture to guess that few Arizonans give their ears much thought unless they are attaching jewelry to them or covering them up when the weather turns cold. It’s natural to take our ears for granted; they pretty much do their job automatically, after all. But for the roughly one out of every five…
What is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
For most individuals in Tucson with hearing loss, the condition develops gradually, often taking years to even become noticeable. Once in a blue moon, a person will experience a sudden loss of hearing seemingly overnight. This is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss and can be quite frightening! Fortunately, it’s pretty rare. What is SSHL?…