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Household Bugs Are More than Just a Pest—Some May Cause Hearing Loss
The two most common, well-known causes of hearing loss are advancing age and exposure to loud noise. However, did you know that exposure to certain bugs can contribute to hearing loss as well? In this…
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Music Lessons Can Benefit Children Who Have Hearing Loss
Not only is music an enjoyable part of life, but it’s a great tool to help children learn. In fact, children who are deaf or have some degree of pediatric hearing loss can use music…
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How To Prepare Your Toddler for a Hearing Test
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 children has hearing loss. Sometimes, children are born with hearing issues, while in other cases signs don’t…
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What You Should Know About Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
“Asymmetrical hearing loss” refers to hearing loss that affects one ear more than the other. In this post, we review the signs, causes and treatments of asymmetrical hearing loss. The Signs of Asymmetrical Hearing Loss…
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Is Your Hearing Loss the Result of Earwax?
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance produced by the ear. It has two important jobs: to lubricate and moisturize the ear canal, and to trap debris and bacteria and prevent it from entering the ear.…
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What Type of Hearing Protection Will Work Best for Me?
Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, next to aging. While many jobs and hobbies can increase your risk of hearing loss, using the right hearing protection can help…
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Is There a Link Between Sun Exposure & Hearing Loss?
When you think of the causes of hearing loss, you probably think of old age and exposure to loud noises. But did you know that excessive sun exposure can also damage your hearing? We review…
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How Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?
Consider the noises that bother you: your alarm clock, nearby construction or your neighbor’s barking dog. Not only can these sounds drive you crazy, they can also impact your health. Below we review what noise…
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The Connection Between Ear Infections and Hearing Loss
Ear infections are a common condition, especially in children. Typical symptoms include ear pain, fever and ear drainage. Sometimes hearing loss can occur as well. Hearing Loss From Ear Infections Is Usually Temporary Thankfully, hearing…
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Does Your Child Have Hearing Loss?
Universal newborn testing catches the majority of hearing loss in children. However, some children don’t develop hearing loss until they are a bit older. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Third National Health and…