Don’t Overlook These Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can happen to anyone, though it becomes more common with age. If you’re experiencing hearing loss, it’s important to seek help and find the appropriate treatment sooner rather than later. However, that can sometimes be tricky, as age-related hearing loss occurs gradually, so it can be difficult to notice at first. Let’s go…
Is Hearing Loss Reversible?
Hearing loss affects millions of people every year. In the majority of cases, hearing loss is permanent. However, some types of hearing loss can be reversed. What Causes Temporary Hearing Loss? Most causes of temporary hearing loss are due to something blocking the ear, like fluid from an ear infection or a foreign object stuck…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…