How To Manage Hearing Loss During Holiday Work Parties
As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it joy and festive gatherings, individuals with hearing loss may find themselves facing social stress and potential feelings of exclusion at holiday work parties. With approximately 28.8 million adults potentially benefiting from hearing aids in the U.S., it’s important to think about taking proactive measures to create more…
What Is The Link Between Smoking And Hearing Loss?
Smoking has long been established as a contributor to hearing loss. A recent study has shown that connection has a dose response and that quitting smoking removes that risk, even just for a short time. How Smoking Impacts Hearing Cigarette smoke contains nicotine, which is one of the most addictive and toxic chemicals. Nicotine increases…
Enjoying Your Holiday Season With Hearing Loss
The holidays are filled with family gatherings, good food and corny movies. Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying your favorite holiday traditions with those you love. Take a look at a couple of our simple tips for making the most out of the holiday season with hearing loss. Managing Your Hearing Loss…
What’s The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cancer Treatments?
While chemotherapy and other cancer-treating drugs are life-saving medications, anyone who has gone through treatment knows that they can have some serious side effects. Some cancer treatments are ototoxic, which means they can damage the ears and increase the risk of hearing loss and tinnitus. Hearing-Related Issues That Can Be Caused by Cancer Treatments Cancer…
What Is Airplane Ear and How Can You Prevent It?
Airplane ear, so called because it occurs most frequently during take-off and landing during a flight, is one of the most common health problems for people traveling on air routes. It is a condition most often associated with popping in the ears but may exhibit other symptoms including but limited to: Severe cases may also…
What Is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing against the artery walls is too high, and the heart has to work harder to pump blood through the arteries. Though most people have no symptoms, some individuals with severely high blood pressure may experience shortness of breath, headaches and nosebleeds. Because…
Don’t Ignore The Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Studies show hearing loss can lead to depression, anxiety, social isolation, shame, awkwardness, inadequacy and anger. Acknowledging these emotions and dealing with them as they arise can be essential in your hearing treatment journey. Let’s look at how these emotions arise and what you can do to manage them through the use of hearing aids….
Here’s Why You Should Take a Partner or Relative to Your Audiology Appointment
Being diagnosed with hearing loss can sometimes come with a lot of shock or uncertainty. Having support when this happens can help you navigate these feelings better. Below we review other reasons why you should bring a partner or relative to your audiology appointment. They Can Relay Information to Your Audiologist You are not the…
Should I Wear a Medical ID Bracelet if I Have Hearing Loss?
Medical ID bracelets are important indicators someone has a medical condition that a first responder needs to know about during an emergency. If you have hearing loss, you may be wondering if you should wear one. Well, according to the MedicAlert site, “Any degree of hearing loss can impact a person’s ability to communicate with…
Why Do Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also come with a long list of uncomfortable side effects, including hearing loss and tinnitus. In fact, tinnitus affects approximately one in three pregnant women, compared to one in 10 who aren’t. We review the connection between these conditions below. Causes of Audiological Problems During Pregnancy …