Common Noises that May Lead to Hearing Loss
Now that vaccinations have rolled out, we’re beginning to get back to some of our favorite pre-pandemic activities. However, it’s important to know that some hobbies and activities can be harmful to your hearing. Below we review how loud noises cause damage and when you should take precautions to protect your hearing health. What Is…
How to Manage Tinnitus Spikes
Tinnitus is a sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external source. Because tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, the best way to manage tinnitus is to treat the underlying cause. Unfortunately, the underlying cause can’t always be found. Many people with tinnitus experience tinnitus spikes,…
Hearing Problems & COVID-19
Over the past year, COVID-19 has been linked to a number of long-term conditions, such as heart damage, lung damage and neurological problems. Emerging data shows that hearing loss may also be the result of being infected with the coronavirus. Hearing Loss as an Initial Symptom In rare cases, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) can…
You Don’t Have to Experience Feelings of Loneliness with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, you can find yourself in a vicious cycle where you can’t communicate well, which causes you to socially withdraw from activities you once enjoyed, like going to Brookfield Park with loved ones. This social withdrawal can lead to feelings of loneliness, which is associated with negative health effects, including ones…
How to Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
When you have hearing loss, there’s a lot you miss out on. Left untreated, you might not be able to hear birds chirping, have conversations with your grandchildren or enjoy listening to music like you once did. Fortunately, hearing aids can help. How Hearing Loss Affects Listening to Music There’s nothing like hearing your favorite…
6 Signs You Need a Hearing Test
Untreated hearing loss can cost you healthy relationships with your loved ones, your mental health and even your physical safety. These are just some of the reasons it’s important to get tested at the first signs of trouble. Below are six signs that it’s time to get your hearing tested. 1. You Ask People to…
Hearing Loss from Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The condition is typically caused by a viral infection, but it can also be caused by a bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection. The main symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, stiff neck and sometimes hearing loss. How Common Is It to…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you feel worn out after social interactions, like there’s nothing you’d rather do than visit Broad Street Mattress Warehouse and lie down on their biggest, coziest bed for a few hours? There’s probably a lot of things going on in your life that are contributing to your fatigue, and hearing loss may be one…
Smokers Are at a Greater Risk of Developing Hearing Loss
Many of the risks of smoking are well-known, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As researchers learn more about the comorbidities of smoking, this list continues to grow. In fact, many are now beginning to add hearing loss to the list in part thanks to a recent…
Genetics of Hearing Loss
There are many possible causes of hearing loss, which can be broken down into environmental causes and genetic factors. Our genes carry instructions that tell our cells how to grow and function. There are many genes involved in helping us hear, but sometimes these genes don’t form in an expected manner, which is called a…