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 you prevent damage. How Noise Can Damage Your Hearing Repeated exposure to any noise above 85 decibels (dB) has the…
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…
Protect Your Hearing While You Rock Out: Why You Should Wear Earplugs at Concerts
If you like to spend your weekends taking in live music at Republic Icehouse you might want to think about investing in some earplugs. Though it may seem counterintuitive to bring earplugs to concerts, doing so can help protect your ears from damage while still letting you enjoy the music you love. What is Noise-Induced…
Protect Your Ears this Summer
While retailers may think it is back-to-school season, there are still many weeks left to swim at Bellwood or Greenbriar Lakes and attend a backyard BBQ or two. While enjoying the last month of summer, make sure you are taking extra care to protect your hearing in the process. Avoid Swimmer’s Ear When the sun…
Tinnitus
Do you (or a loved one) experience a ringing in your ears that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition causing a constant ringing, hissing, or roaring sound in one or both ears. The American Tinnitus Association reports as many as 50 million Americans…
Don’t End Summer with Swimmer’s Ear
During hot summers, swimming is a popular way to beat the heat. There are precautions that you should take when swimming, as swimmer’s ear is a common occurrence with more than 200,000 US cases per year. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal, which extends from the eardrum out….
Hearing Loss Prevention
Hearing loss affects 48 million Americans. While some hearing loss is genetic, many cases of both types of hearing loss, conductive or sensorineural, can be prevented. Noise damage is the prevalent cause for hearing loss that is preventable. Statistics Worldwide, 1.1 billion young people ages 12-35 are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure…
Swimmer’s Ear
During hot summers, swimming is a popular way to beat the heat. There are precautions that you should take when swimming, as swimmer’s ear is a common occurrence with more than 200,000 US cases per year. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal, from the eardrum to the…
Tips to Protect Your Hearing
With July 4thcoming up, fireworks are a must on most to-do lists for celebrating this holiday. Fireworks, along with many other activities of summer fun can pose a threat to your hearing health. However, there are a few tips from the experts to help you take caution in protecting your ears, while still enjoying the…