Working Around Cars May Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss
The first cause of hearing loss is old age, while the second leading cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud noises. This may be due to hobbies or your occupation. One occupation, particularly at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, is auto repair shop and auto parts factory workers. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)?…
How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss Navigate Social Situations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 15% of school-age children have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. If your child is among this population, you may be concerned about their social development. This post reviews tips on how to help your child…
A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screening Might Also Detect Autism
Research has indicated that a common test used to screen newborns for hearing loss might also be able to predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well. How Might a Hearing Test Predict Autism? The particular test is called the auditory brainstem response (ABR). The ABR measures how well a baby’s inner ear and brain respond…
Can Hearing Loss Be Temporary?
Not all hearing loss is permanent. Some people develop temporary hearing loss that may go away on its own or after treatment from a medical professional. Have you ever noticed your hearing was a bit muffled after seeing a concert or going to Tucson Monster Trucks? If so, then you have experienced the effect loud noises can have on your hearing ability.
Facts About Hearing Loss
Most people take their hearing for granted, giving little thought to this vital sense until there is a problem. For the 48 million Americans who contend with hearing loss on a daily basis, everyday life can be a struggle. Hearing loss affects people of all ages—even children and teenagers. In fact, two-thirds of patients are…
What is an Audiologist?
If you suspect you have hearing loss, you should seek the help of a trained audiologist for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. What do audiologists specialize in? Audiologists are healthcare professionals who have been specially trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders in adults and children….
Healthy Hearing Tips
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB), which is the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding 85dB is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs and…
Why You Should Protect Your Ears at Rock Concerts
Do you love going to music festivals or taking in shows at The Rock? If so, it’s important for you to know how to protect your ears from damage and avoid hearing loss. Live Music and Hearing Loss Repeatedly exposing your ears to noise louder than 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise-induced hearing loss. This…
Hearing Loss and Dementia
Research by Johns Hopkins University and others has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long feared: there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Initial problems such as memory loss and an inability to concentrate can worsen over time. Left untreated, this may eventually lead to dementia and other forms of…
Hunting & Hearing Loss
Sounds that are louder than 85 dB – which is about the volume of passing highway traffic or a busy restaurant – can cause permanent damage to your auditory system with enough exposure. Sounds between 140 and 190 dB – about the loudness of a gunshot – are loud enough to cause immediate damage after…