Is My Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?
Nearly everyone has experienced muffled hearing at least once in their life. When this muffled hearing is temporary, it is not always a cause for concern. However, some instances of muffled hearing are permanent—known as permanent hearing loss. Knowing how to differentiate between temporary and permanent hearing loss is essential in ensuring you’re on the…
What You Need to Know About Ototoxic Medications
Most people are aware of the two most common causes of hearing loss: aging and noise exposure. However, many are unaware of the dangers of ototoxic medications. Below we review what ototoxicity is, the symptoms of ototoxicity, what types of drugs are ototoxic and what the next steps are if you’ve developed hearing loss due…
The Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss
The Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss Facing the reality of hearing loss can be challenging in many ways. Oftentimes, individuals can be in denial of their hearing loss and refuse to take immediate action, often waiting 7 to 10 years from their initial diagnosis. However, there are many underlying risks that pose a threat…
Signs & Reasons for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common occurrence that affects many individuals every year. The Mayo Clinic projects that “About one-third of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 75 have some degree of hearing loss. For those older than 75, that number is approximately 1 in 2.” While there are several ways…
Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that hearing loss effects one-third of people aged 65-74 and one-half of people over the age of 74. Shockingly, hearing loss also effects about one fifth of young adults. If hearing loss is so common, why are so few people seem to be treating their hearing…