What To Know About Hearing Loss Surgeries
In the United States, around 30 million people live with hearing loss. This condition, if unaddressed, can affect an individual’s enjoyment of life. Various treatment pathways exist, with surgical intervention playing a key role in certain scenarios. Surgical treatments are tailored to the specific type of hearing loss, which may include reconstructive procedures or the…
Navigating Hearing Loss from Temporal Bone Tumors
A diagnosis of a temporal bone tumor can be intimidating, but learning about these conditions and their impact on hearing can provide comfort and help you find a less stressful path forward. The Temporal Bone and Hearing Located at the base of the skull, the temporal bone plays a vital role in our auditory system….
What Infections Can Lead to Hearing Loss?
Viral infections can have a significant impact on hearing, leading to both congenital and acquired hearing loss. Let’s look at a few infections that can lead to hearing loss and how to protect against them. What Infections Cause Congenital Hearing Loss? Congenital hearing loss refers to hearing loss that is present at birth. Two viral…
What Are Some Great Times to Carry Earplugs
Hearing loss can occur gradually through prolonged exposure to loud noises or suddenly due to an intense noise burst. The severity of the impact depends on the decibel level, with sounds exceeding 70 decibels (dB) posing a threat over time while those surpassing 120 dB causing immediate damage. You may wonder how to protect your…
What To Know About Presbycusis
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is a common condition affecting roughly two-thirds of Americans aged 70 or older. It is the most prevalent type of hearing loss globally. It’s often overlooked due to its gradual onset and subtle symptoms. So, if you find yourself straining to hear conversations in bustling environments like Sweet Beans Coffee…
What Causes the Popping Sensation in Your Ears on a Plane?
The popping sensation in your ears when you’re flying on a plane is the result of a condition called airplane ear. Airplane ear, so called because it is most common during take-off and landing, can be uncomfortable and range in severity. Let’s look at the causes and symptoms of airplane ear and what you can…
What Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
You know that advancing age and noise exposure can cause hearing loss, but did you know that certain infections can too? According to one review, “Typically, virus-induced hearing loss is sensorineural, although conductive and mixed hearing losses can be seen following infection with certain viruses.” Sensorineural hearing loss refers to hearing loss caused by nerve…
How Autoimmune Diseases May Play a Role in Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss isn’t just linked to old age and noise exposure; research shows that underlying conditions including autoimmune diseases are also linked to hearing loss. We review the connection below. What Are Autoimmune Diseases? The immune system’s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. However, sometimes the immune system incorrectly identifies…
All You Need to Know About Ear Surgery
The surgical reshaping of the outer ear is known as otoplasty. There are many reasons a person may get an otoplasty, including congenital abnormality, damage from trauma or cosmetic appeal. Below we review the different types of ear surgery to correct prominent ears and what the recovery process is like. Types of Otoplasty There are…
How to Relieve Ear Pressure
Most of us have experienced ear pressure, or the sensation of fullness within the ear, especially if you’ve flown on an airplane, driven through the mountains or gone scuba diving. But do you know what causes this feeling? It’s your Eustachian tubes – or more specifically, a blockage of the Eustachian tubes. These tubes are…