Hearing is an important sense that needs to be protected by regularly scheduling hearing tests. Some people never schedule a formal hearing test, and depend on the results of a […]
Category Archives: Hearing Loss Info
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Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health issues in the United States. It decreases your ability to understand speech and hear sounds around you. People who work in noisy […]
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Throughout the centuries, people have struggled with hearing loss and finding adequate listening devices. Long ago are the days of using a hearing trumpet to encourage sound to travel deeper […]
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Hearing loss is a national crisis affecting approximately 48 million Americans, primarily those 65 and older. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that more than 30% […]
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There are many people who experience hearing loss, though not everyone may require the assistance of hearing aids. Commonly associated with aging individuals, assistive hearing devices are also necessary for […]
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For many Americans with hearing loss, access to support devices and ongoing monitoring of their exact degree of loss is a vital part of staying healthy. Not only does hearing […]
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The American Tinnitus Association describes tinnitus as the perception of sound when no external sound is actually present. While most people perceive their tinnitus as a ringing sound, it can […]
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level […]
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Hearing loss can be a common problem, especially as people age, yet unlike vision problems, people may be less likely to have their hearing tested or receive treatment for auditory […]
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Dealing with hearing loss can be scary and upsetting. Unfortunately, this is only worsened by social stigmas associated with the condition. Some people are afraid to seek help hearing better […]