How Can Your Dental Health Affect Your Hearing
Many aspects of overall health are related. Sometimes, if we are not looking after the overall health of one aspect of our body, it can have a negative effect on another. For instance, poor dental health can have a negative effect on our hearing long-term. Read on to learn more about how poor dental hygiene…
Can Temporary Threshold Shift Become Permanent?
Experiencing muffled hearing and a ringing in the ears after attending a party, loud movie or concert at Mo’s Place is a common sensation familiar to many people. This phenomenon, known as a temporary threshold shift, is a temporary change in hearing ability that typically returns to baseline levels over time. Why Does Sound Damage…
3 Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
You may associate hearing loss with things like aging or exposure to loud noise. However, certain viral illnesses can damage hearing as well, particularly in children. Rubella (German Measles) Rubella is transmitted through fluids like phlegm and saliva. If a mother is infected with rubella during pregnancy, her child becomes at risk of obtaining the…
How Sound Masking Can Help Tinnitus
Hearing a ringing in the ears, constantly or infrequently, is the reality for approximately 25 million Americans suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound with no external source. It can be incredibly frustrating, affecting sleep, concentration and overall well-being. Because the impact of tinnitus can be significant, finding the…
How Can You Identify Your Type of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is characterized by a ringing, buzzing, pulsing or whooshing sound in one or both ears. Affecting approximately 10% of the U.S. adult population, tinnitus can be a constant or infrequent companion to many people’s lives. Tinnitus is broken into two broad categories: subjective and objective. Subjective tinnitus accounts for 99% of tinnitus cases and…
What Is The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cancer?
Some cancer treatments may cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus. The hearing loss can go away after cancer treatment or be lifelong. It’s helpful to learn more to discuss with your doctor if you’re facing cancer treatment. Types of Hearing Loss There are a few types of hearing loss…
What to Do if Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Ear
Objects stuck in a child’s ear are usually not severe, but left untreated, can cause injury to the ear canal or result in hearing loss. Sometimes, your child can’t tell you if they have something stuck in their ear, but crying or ear pain could warrant investigation. If you notice your child has ear irritation…
How Hearing Aids Help You Stay Active
Whether you enjoy taking walks around your neighborhood or playing basketball with your friends at Katy City Park, staying active is crucial to staying healthy and happy. If you have hearing loss, you’ll be happy to know that hearing aids can actually make it easier to get regular physical activity. Let’s take a look at…
Hearing Aid Prices
Once you’ve seen an audiologist and been tested for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids. There are a wide variety of hearing aid manufacturers, types of hearing aids and price tags, which may make the process of choosing a hearing aid seem daunting. Making The Right Choice A patient may choose…