Hyperacusis is a condition in which a person has a heightened sensitivity to noises within the normal range of volume and pitch. It can get to the point that certain normal noises (like a dog barking or music over a loudspeaker) can even cause pain. As you can...
When it comes to specialists, it can be confusing which type of doctor you should visit for certain problems. When you have hearing loss or another ear problem, how do you decide whether to see an ENT doctor (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist) or an Audiologist? The...
There are many components of our health that are not immediately realized or felt, but that can impact other areas and contribute to disease and illness over time. One example of this is heart disease. When a person’s heart begins to have problems, that person may not...
In the United States, hearing loss is a chronic condition that affects one third of people over the age of 60, and one in six baby boomers. Hearing loss is not only for the older generations, however. It is estimated that 20% of today’s teenagers have some degree of...
We have previously discussed ototoxic medications, which when taken can contribute to temporary or permanent hearing loss. So it makes sense that there are other chemicals in our environment that could potentially do the same thing. Ototoxicity is a concern we should...