What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma is a rare, noncancerous tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve and can affect hearing and balance. It is possible to have an acoustic neuroma without experiencing any symptoms. However, others can experience disorienting and debilitating effects that require treatment. Quick Facts About Acoustic Neuromas Also referred to as vestibular schwannomas They…
ADHD & Hearing Loss in Children: What’s the Connection
If your child is having difficulty in school – whether academically or socially – you may want to get them screened for both attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and hearing loss. The reason for this is because the symptoms of both conditions overlap, and it’s common for one to be mistaken for the other. We review…
What Should You Have in Your Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?
Regularly cleaning your hearing aids is one of the best ways to avoid repairs and keep your device functioning at a high level. It can also help keep your ears healthy and reduce the risk of developing infections from bacteria and other debris that can build up on your device. Clean Your Hearing Aids to…
Winter Weather Hearing Aid Care
Winter months can be tough on our fingers, toes, psychological wellbeing and even our hearing aids. Unfortunately, many people do not know that their hearing aids require some extra care during the winter months. We review everything you need to know about winter weather hearing aid care in this article. What You Should Do Below…
Sinus Issues: Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
If you’re experiencing nasal congestion, you may be wondering whether the symptom is caused by allergies or a sinus infection. Knowing which you have is key to seeking proper care. Below we review the differences in causes, symptoms and treatments for allergies and sinus infections. Causes Allergies are the immune system’s response to a foreign…
Is Your Headache Just Allergies or a Migraine?
If you have allergies, you probably experience common allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Some people who have allergies also suffer from frequent headaches. If you are one of those people, you might assume that your headaches are allergy-related and due to sinus pressure. However, many allergy sufferers with regular headaches…
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Hearing Loss?
When two or more medical conditions are present in a patient, they are known as comorbidities. One common comorbidity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is hearing loss. We explore this connection below. Types of Hearing Loss Research shows that RA may increase the risk of both sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
When we think about prioritizing our health, we don’t just mean our physical health, anymore. Research has shown that taking care of our cognitive and mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. If you experience hearing loss, one important step you can take to protect your cognitive and mental…
Cancer Treatment & Its Effect on Your Hearing
Though cancer treatments can save your life, they’re not without dangers, too. In fact, many cancer treatments are ototoxic, meaning they are damaging to the ears and can cause hearing loss, balance problems and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Below we review common cancer treatments and their effects on your ears. Cancer Treatment Options There…
How a Cold Can Harm Your Hearing
As the weather gets chillier and the leaves start to fall, we know we’re at the precipice of cold and flu season. While you may be familiar with most symptoms associated with a head cold, there’s one you may not know about: hearing loss. We review this connection below. What Causes a Cold? Colds are…