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…
Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
Pediatric hearing loss is a fairly common condition that can be present at birth or as a child ages. In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a few facts about hearing loss in children as well as what the best treatment options are. Your Child Should Have Their Hearing Checked…
Three Tips for Navigating a New Job With Hearing Loss
Starting a new job can be an exciting yet stressful endeavor. If you have hearing loss, you may be wondering how to navigate your new role. Let’s look at a few ways you maximize your hearing ability and improve your confidence at work. Use Hearing Aids To Improve Communication One of the hardest parts about…
Surprising Features of Hearing Aids
Are you hesitant about getting your first set of hearing aids? If so, it may be because you remember the clunky devices your parents or grandparents wore. In reality, hearing aid technology has come a long way even in just the past few years, offering features that may surprise you. We review some of them…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Early
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, “On average, hearing aid users wait over 10 years after their initial diagnosis to be fit with their first set of hearing aids,” reports the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Unfortunately, waiting can have disastrous effects. According to one study, “Waiting long periods of…
Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
When two medical conditions occur together, they are known as comorbidities. Along with tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression, another comorbidity of fibromyalgia is hearing loss. We review the connection below. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems….
Can Hearing Loss Prevent You From Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?
Getting quality sleep is essential to your overall health. Many factors can get in the way of enjoying a good night’s sleep, ranging from sleep disorders to drinking one too many cups of coffee at Culture Café. Research has shown that hearing loss may affect your sleep as well. Research Links Hearing Loss to Insomnia…
Ways That Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
Untreated hearing loss can complicate your life in many different ways. In addition to making it harder to hear, it can cause feelings of anxiety and depression and even increase your risk of cognitive decline. It also may affect your earning potential. A study published in 2016 found that controlling for other factors like “education,…
Hearing Aids Keep You Connected to Others
One of the biggest consequences of untreated hearing loss is that it makes it harder to communicate and socialize with others. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids allows you to stay connected and keep your relationships with others strong. Hearing Loss Affects Your Confidence When Interacting with Others Hearing loss makes it much more…
Three Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss
You wouldn’t be surprised to learn that hearing loss makes it harder to hear birds chirping outside your window or what’s being said on your favorite TV show. However, hearing loss can also cause some serious and unexpected side effects if left untreated. Mental Health Struggles Hearing loss can be a very stressful and isolating…