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Many people feel anxiety when they think about hearing loss. It can be an intimidating thought that you might not be able to hear your world, and the fear that can result may prevent many individuals from finding the help they require. However, anxiety about hearing loss doesn’t have to stop you from finding help.
Typically, the first stages of hearing loss develop slowly. You may dismiss your need for people to repeat what they said as them mumbling or background noise. But as you reflect on this moment, a question arises: Am I losing my hearing? It will be easier to identify whether your own hearing is changing by
It might be a surprise to many that roughly 20% of all ear infections happen to adults. The common notion is that ear infections are something that usually impact kids. And it’s accurate that ear infections are more common in children, but they also occur frequently in adults. Ear infections can be particularly uncomfortable for
In the past, we called them “books-on-tape,” a term that seems almost archaic today. With the advent of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the standard, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without having to sit down and actually read. Take a modern
Many people have strong memories of a cherished family pet. Our lives can be enriched by many kinds of animals including; dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and birds. In many cases, they are our close companions. For people who have hearing loss, pets can provide additional benefits that improve symptom management and quality of life. In
Hearing is a vital part of a professional musician’s living and craft, not just a mere sense. However, many musicians still think that hearing loss is just an unavoidable consequence of practicing their craft. This is both an antiquated and unhealthy mindset. Luckily, this harmful attitude is being challenged by growing awareness and recent legal
In today’s digital age, shopping online has become quite common. The Internet supplies a wide array of products, from household commodities to technology and even hearing aids. Purchasing hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great idea because of the reduced price tag and because you don’t have to go to see a
If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to bothersome noises, earplugs might offer a simple and effective answer. By putting in a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably decrease or completely block out sounds that otherwise interfere with your ability to sleep. With an assortment of earplugs on
We can expect some specific health changes as our family members get older. One of the most common problems they might encounter is hearing loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some level of hearing loss. This number increases significantly for
Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be unavoidable. In reality, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud noise, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, adds up over time, resulting in irreversible hearing loss. Alarmingly, this problem
It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for around 20 million people worldwide. And there are also more common presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and sporadic and are also easier to cope with. When you hear noises in
The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss might seem well-founded. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and irreversible hearing loss. And while that’s true, the mechanisms behind that cause haven’t always been
