Why is getting regular hearing tests essential? That’s because your overall health can be considerably impacted by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be enhanced, and you will get proper treatment quicker if you get evaluated regularly. Who should get a hearing test? A loss in hearing capability can […]
With correct care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their performance depends on their alignment with your current level of hearing loss. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to support your specific auditory requirements, requiring regular reassessment. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. Is […]
Your workplace has decided to encourage teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. But this new arrangement has become difficult for you. It’s because the increased noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow along with […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be informed about any potential side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Make you drowsy? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name […]
Muffled hearing can present for a large number of reasons. For the majority of people, it’s a temporary experience. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing problem is occurring. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms develop gradually and over time. One of the […]
These days, the cellular phone network is much more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have hearing loss. Now, you may be thinking: there’s an […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. In regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. But it’s quite likely that you might forget […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. Half of people older than 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we get older. […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. And when it occurs on a regular basis, it’s especially vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the drawbacks of not sleeping will […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases […]
