Tips for Train Travel with Hearing Loss
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you’re planning a trip to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas via train, you may be wondering how you can successfully navigate your…
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 post, we review how household bugs can cause hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing. Bed Bugs Bed…
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 as a way to improve their speech and language skills. Music Lessons Improve Cognitive Performance in Deaf Children Previous studies…
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 show up until they are older. If you have noticed that your toddler doesn’t seem to startle at loud noises…
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 If you have asymmetrical hearing loss, you will probably find yourself sitting so your “good ear” is closer to a…
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. While earwax normally works its way out of the ears through natural jaw movements when talking, chewing and yawning, sometimes…
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 the connection below. What the Research Shows A study from Japan sought to examine the relationship between sun exposure and…
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 pollution is, sources of noise pollution, its impacts and how it can be avoided. What Is Noise Pollution? The World…
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 loss caused by an ear infection is almost always temporary. It occurs when fluid buildup from the infection prevents sound…
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 Nutrition Examination Survey found that 14.9% of children ages 6-19 had some degree of hearing loss. Let’s take a look…