Can Secondhand Smoke Cause Hearing Loss?
Pediatric hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors, including: genetic issues prenatal problems premature birth otitis media (ear infection) illnesses physical trauma exposure to loud noises medications The Study Researchers from Japan looked into another possible cause – cigarette smoke. The study, published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology looked at the data…
Are Your Ears Ready for Summer?
Summer is quickly approaching, especially for those folks who choose to overlook the June 21 official start date and just consider summer the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. With that comes backyard barbeques, pool parties and vacations. But there are some summer activities that leave you with more than everlasting memories; they will…
Hearing Loss Facts
This past month, Arizona Hearing has joined American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month. Since the goal of this event is to help spread awareness of hearing loss and speech disorders, your Tucson audiologists thought it would be a fitting end of the month to share a few hearing loss facts….
Hearing Loss in Children
For the month of May, those with hearing loss in Arizona and around the country banded together to help spread awareness. Better Hearing & Speech Month is a month-long event with the goal of not only educating the public about hearing and speech disorders but also encouraging those who may be experiencing an issue to…
Communication Tips for Better Hearing & Speech Month
Better Hearing & Speech Month is going strong this May. With this year’s theme being “Communication for All,” your Tucson audiologist thought this would be the perfect time to share some tips for improving your ability to communicate with someone who has hearing loss. Maintain Eye Contact. Face the person you are talking to directly,…
Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is here, and with that comes Better Hearing & Speech Month. Last year, we posted a blog about the origins of this month-long movement to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Now we are looking at how you can help spread the word and get the message out there. How Can You…
Help End Noise Pollution
The world is full of sounds. According to a number of organizations, such as the World Health Organization, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and even the U.S Census Bureau, this excess noise poses a real danger to human health and well-being. What is Noise Pollution? The excessive noise we all experience in our daily lives is called…
It’s Your Choice: Don’t Wait to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a growing concern, especially in the younger population. Since it is a progressive condition, many don’t realize they have it for some time. In fact, the average time between developing hearing loss and seeking treatment is seven years. Would you wait seven years before seeing a doctor for any other medical condition?…
The Benefits of Hearing Aids
It really does not take much work to convince yourself a problem will just go away on its own. But what if I told you that ignoring your hearing loss can do more than just prevent you from hearing a knock on the door or the ring of the telephone? I have good news. For…
How the Ear Works
The ear is a surprisingly complex organ responsible for collecting and processing sounds and transmitting them to the brain for interpretation. Many take hearing for granted, but according to your Green Valley audiologist, understanding the process is the key to treating hearing loss. Structure of the Ear The ear consists of three sections: the outer…