How Does Hearing Loss Impact Relationships?
The 48 million Americans with hearing loss know that the condition affects many areas of one’s life, not just hearing. Research shows that hearing loss can be a major source of stress for couples, especially those where one person is hard of hearing and one isn’t. This is likely due to a combination of factors…
New Research Shows Promise for Developing New Cells in Inner Ear
Good news! Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) conducted a recent study to uncover how an essential protein plays a role in the development of hair cells in the inner ear. This study is promising for people suffering with sensorineural hearing loss, a type of hearing loss currently considered irreversible. How…
How Serious Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
A ruptured eardrum, also known as a tympanic membrane perforation, is a tear or hole in the tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear. While ruptured eardrums can usually heal on their own within a few weeks, they sometimes require a patch or surgery to repair. Risks include hearing loss (either temporary…
Coming to Terms with Hearing Loss
Grief is a normal emotion experienced by all of us sometime in our lives. Working through this feeling in five distinct stages was popularized by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swedish-American psychologist who published On Death and Dying in 1969. Experts suggest that this method can be beneficial for dealing with other losses, not just those of…
The Difference Between Hearing Aids and Implants
The majority of people with hearing loss are able to utilize hearing aids as a suitable treatment solution. But for those with severe hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear, hearing aids won’t help. These are the individuals who can benefit from cochlear implants. In order to determine which form of treatment is…
How Often Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids?
The pandemic has caused you to spend more time at home than ever before, which means you likely are foregoing some of your daily habits, like putting on pants, taking a shower or wearing your hearing aids. However, audiologists advocate for wearing your hearing aids during all waking hours — pandemic or no pandemic. Why…
What’s the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?
Within the neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. The thyroid produces and stores thyroid hormones, which affect nearly every cell in the body. When the thyroid receives a signal from the thyroid-stimulating hormone (THS) – produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain – it releases thyroid hormones into…
Are You Experiencing Seasonal Allergies or Mold Allergies?
You may be all too familiar with the congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing caused by seasonal allergies, AKA hay fever. But if your symptoms are still lingering at this point in the year, it may not be seasonal allergies at all, but a mold allergy. Below is a guide to help…
What You Need to Know About Facial Rejuvenation Surgery
In recent years, facial rejuvenation surgery and other cosmetic anti-aging procedures have become more and more mainstream. While many people opt for minimally-invasive treatments like injections and fillers, those who want more drastic results benefit most from a facelift. If you’re considering getting facial rejuvenation surgery, here are five things you need to know. What’s…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Hampton Roads ENT, can help identify hearing problems and recommend…