What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Traumatic Brain Injury & Your Hearing
A TBI is a serious injury that can result in damage to the auditory system. We review this connection below.
What You Need to Know About Ototoxic Medications
The two main causes of hearing loss are old age and exposure to loud noises. Another cause is ototoxic medications. In this article, we review what “ototoxic” means, which medications are ototoxic, the side effects of ototoxic medications and what you should do if you’re experiencing ototoxicity. What Does “Ototoxic” Mean? If something is ototoxic,…
How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t just a difficult experience for the person who has it. It can affect partners, children and other loved ones, as well. Research has shown that hearing loss can put a strain on relationships, and leave both partners feeling frustrated, worried or unsure. If someone you love has hearing loss you may be…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that isn’t detectable with a traditional hearing test. Many people with hidden hearing loss become frustrated because they frequently misunderstand people and cannot hear well in background noise but produce a normal audiogram. Below we review what exactly hidden hearing loss is and how it’s treated….
Treating Hearing Loss Related Dementia with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. But despite its prevalence, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, and those who do wait an average of seven to ten years to get them. If you’re one of these people putting off treatment, know…
Study Suggests Hearing Aids Can Lower Chance of Depression, Dementia & Falls
Even though hearing loss is a common condition, affecting more than 48 million Americans, only about 20% of those with hearing loss seek treatment. In addition to helping you hear better, hearing aids can improve your physical, mental and emotional health, as well as prevent falls. This is especially helpful if you like spending time…
New Drug Makes Potential Hearing Aid Breakthrough
Scientists are constantly working to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. New research on mice out of the Creighton University School of Medicine identified a drug that can protect against hearing loss caused by medications and noise exposure. Continue reading to learn more about what these findings mean for the future of…