Hearing Loss Signs for Musicians
If you’re a musician, loud nights at venues like The Marquee are a regular part of life. Unfortunately, too many of these nights without proper protection leaves you at a higher risk of developing hearing loss. A 2017 study examined 125 musicians with at least five years of professional experience and had them undergo audiometric…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Hearing
You may already be familiar with the two most common causes of hearing loss: aging and exposure to loud noise. But there are other causes you may not know about. Below we review four surprising risk factors for hearing loss. 1. Sleep Apnea Recent studies have found a strong link between sleep apnea and hearing…
Reasons to Reach Out For Audiology Awareness Month
Did you know that October has been Audiology Awareness Month? That means there’s no better time to reach out to an audiologist to have your hearing checked. Below we review the reasons you should schedule a hearing test. Falls & Accidental Injuries Untreated hearing loss is associated with a risk of falls and accidental injuries….
Muffled Hearing After a Concert? It May Be Temporary Threshold Shift
If you’re a concert aficionado, you may know that muffled feeling in your ears after enjoying a show at Tyson Events Center all too well. This phenomenon is known as temporary threshold shift (TTS). We review everything you need to know about TTS below. How Do We Hear? In order to understand TTS, it’s important…
The Connection Between Heart Health & Hearing Loss
Exercise is good for your body and mind in many ways, but it is essential when it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease. Not only is cardiovascular disease the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., it is also linked to hearing loss. We explore this connection below. What Is…
The Relationship Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss impacts your ability to communicate with loved ones and interact with the world around you. But did you know that it can also cost you your precious memories, like family picnics at Bacon Creek Park? Studies show that untreated hearing loss increases your risk of dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. About…
Why You Should Be Getting a Regular Hearing Checkup
You take your car to Mr. Muffler every 5,000 miles for an oil change, get a teeth cleaning at your dentist every six months and get a physical exam every year, so why aren’t you getting regular hearing checkups? Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million people across the nation. However, only one…