Do you have a loved one that really needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but is resistant to your advice? People often avoid seeking help for hearing problems, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing loss may help. Listed below are some facts and stats to […]
There are several distinct forms of hearing loss, depending on which part of the auditory is impaired. In this short article we offer a breakdown of 5 categories – conductive, sensorineural, central, functional and mixed. The initial step in designing a treatment plan is to properly establish the type of hearing impairment. Conductive hearing loss […]
The canals of our ears are covered with hair follicles as well as glands that produce an oily wax known as cerumen, or ear wax. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles like dust and dirt, bacteria, and various microorganisms. Another […]
If you’ve previously attended a modern rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s means of informing you that you are at risk of hearing impairment. If, after you have left the event, and for […]