Hearing Loss Articles

Hearing loss has a reputation for advancing slowly. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) That’s normally the situation, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can also happen abruptly and […]

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As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to detect the changes. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints start to get stiff. Your skin becomes a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to observe some fading of your hearing and eyesight. These signs are difficult to miss. But it’s […]

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Just picture for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a potential client. Your company is being looked at for a job and numerous individuals from your company have gathered on a conference call. As the call continues, voices rise and fall…and are sometimes difficult to hear. But you’re […]

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Isn’t pizza interesting? You can adjust the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it meets a few basic criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is a lot like that. Symptoms and presentations are caused by a number of different problems, loud noises, genetics, age, or ear blockages, but as […]

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Tom is getting a brand new knee and he’s super pumped! Look, as you age, the kinds of things you look forward to change. His knee replacement means he will experience less pain and be able to get out and about a lot better. So the surgery is a success and Tom heads home. That’s […]

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Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s related to aging, typically progresses in degrees. You might not recognize it’s taking place immediately but some signs do show up earlier. The initial symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Identifying them sooner is crucial to slow […]

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Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s caused by an obstruction, age, loud noise, or whatever else, it’s still hearing loss. Stopping the damage […]

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The world was very different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Diplacusis was so big, due to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes you […]

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Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. So it’s important to take steps to safeguard […]

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When you shower, always remember to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia […]

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