The Link Between Mumps & Hearing Loss
A mumps infection typically only lasts a few weeks, but the effects can be life-long, particularly when it comes to your hearing. In this post, we review everything you need to know about the connection between mumps and hearing loss. About the Mumps The mumps virus belongs to the same family of viruses that cause…
What Tests Are Available for Hearing Loss?
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2016 reports that approximately 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have some degree of hearing loss. If you’re among this population, you could be missing out on important information, like what your colleagues are saying at a business meeting or what your date…
Tips for Camping with Hearing Loss
Camping somewhere like Rancheros de Santa Fe isn’t just fun; research shows it actually benefits your physical and mental health. According to one study, spending time outdoors is linked to increased cognition and better mood. However, if you have hearing loss, you may need to take some extra steps in order to benefit from this…
How Certain Chemicals Cause Hearing Loss
Certain chemicals are ototoxic, which means they can cause damage to the ear. This damage can lead to tinnitus, hearing loss and balance problems. Many of these chemicals are found in everyday household items like rug cleaners, pesticides, paints, solvents and lubricants, just to name a few. How Are Chemicals Able to Damage the Ears?…
Dr. Colleen Feldewert Shares About Captioning Options for Movies, TV & Phone Calls
If you struggle to hear while streaming the latest blockbuster on your TV or talking on your phone, captioning can help. Captions are words on a screen that serve as a substitute and/or a supplement to the audio, which allow D/deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to understand speech and non-speech better. Types of Captions 1) Closed…
5 Habits that Harm Your Hearing
Though some cases of hearing loss are inevitable, like those caused by old age, a lot of the time, the condition can be prevented. You may just need to change some of your habits in order to prevent yourself from getting hearing loss. We review five habits that harm your hearing below. 1. Smoking Smoking…
How Often Should You Have a Hearing Test?
When and how often you should have a hearing test depends on factors like your age, occupation and history of hearing issues. Exposure to Loud Noise and Hearing Loss If you are exposed to noise levels over 85 dB on a regular basis because of your job or hobby, you should get your hearing checked…
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…