Noise Pollution and Hearing Health: What To Know
Noise pollution is an ever-present part of modern life, from the constant honking of cars in traffic to the overlapping conversations and live music at places like The Social Pub & Grill. Understanding the impact of this environmental noise on our hearing health is crucial. By recognizing how noise pollution affects us, we can proactively…
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…
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…
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…
A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screenings Might Also Detect Autism
A new study found that a common test to screen newborns for hearing loss might be able to predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well. Newborn Hearing Loss and Auditory Brainstem Response The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is a simple test that is part of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening. The ABR measures how well…
Workplace Hearing Regulations
We all have the right to feel safe at work, but this was not always the case. Not until the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) did workplaces have a legal obligation to keep their workers safe, including protecting their hearing. What Is OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was…
Why is There More than One Type of Hearing Test?
If your audiologist in Katy has recommended a hearing evaluation and you are wondering why there isn’t just one test instead of a whole series, blame it on anatomy. Your ear is made up of three different parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. They work together to ensure you hear effectively, but damage can…
Helping after Harvey
Free Hearing Aid Checks and Repair Our hearts and prayers go out to our neighbors affected by the recent flood waters of Harvey and to all the helping hands offering their gifts to help rebuild. Today’s Hearing is offering hearing healthcare services to help those in need. Together we will rebuild our communities! Free Hearing…
Can Your Children Suffer from Hearing Loss?
Being a kid is awesome; you don’t have to pay for gas or worry about buying the right car for your needs. Unfortunately, some very adult things can sneak into the world of snacks and bedtimes. Around the Katy, Texas area and throughout the United States, there is prevalent hearing loss in children. Roughly three…