Pediatric Hearing Aids and Loss: What Parents Should Know
Pediatric hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting many families worldwide. According to the CDC, about 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. Parents who have a strong understanding of pediatric hearing loss and the challenges they face can…
What To Know Before Getting Hearing Aids
Approximately 28 million Americans could potentially benefit from the use of hearing aids, yet many are deterred from taking the first steps due to not knowing where to start. Consider this guide to navigate a path along with an understanding that hearing aids could significantly improve your hearing and overall well-being. Seek Professional Guidance Start…
Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a complex and multifaceted condition affecting approximately 35.5 million adults in the United States. While it primarily impacts kidney function, its reach extends beyond the renal system, affecting multiple organs and bodily functions. One surprising yet significant manifestation of CKD is its association with hearing loss. Understanding the link between…
Can Yoga and Meditation Provide Tinnitus Relief?Â
Tinnitus, the experience of hearing ringing in one or both ears, can result in stress and frustration. In addition to ringing, tinnitus symptoms could also include buzzing, clicking or roaring. About 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Recent studies have shown that practicing yoga…
How Do Frustration and Anger Impact Your Hearing?
It’s perfectly normal and even healthy to experience feelings of frustration and anger in response to stressful events. However, you need to know how to process these feelings in a productive way, or your health can be affected. In fact, research shows a link between frustration, anger and hearing loss. We review how these conditions…
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)?…
What Is a Decibel?
When you get a hearing test, your audiologist will show you your results on an audiogram, which is a chart that shows the exact specifications of your hearing loss. This information includes what the quietest sound that you can still hear is, which is measured in decibels. What Is a Decibel? Decibels measure the loudness…
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects two aspects of your hearing: the volume of sounds you can hear and the frequency (pitch) of sounds you can hear. For example, most cases of hearing loss impact the ability to hear low volume and high frequency sounds. How Is Sound Measured? Hearing loss is measured in terms of both volume…
When Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
Few people in Tucson think about their hearing very often—unless they suddenly find themselves struggling to hear. The problem with hearing loss is, it can take a long time for any noticeable symptoms to appear; by then, your options for treatment may be limited, and you’ll have a higher risk for some pretty serious negative…
Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Happy New Year! And with that comes the onslaught of resolutions; some you may keep while most will fall by the wayside. Make this the year the year you finally do something about your hearing loss. Start the process now by calling your Tucson hearing loss doctor and scheduling an appointment. Once you arrive for…