How Can Farmers Protect Their Hearing?
When you think of occupational noise-induced hearing loss, you probably think of construction workers and military personnel. Other professionals at risk of this type of hearing loss include those working in the farming industry. We review the risk and how to keep your ears safe below. How Does Loud Noise Cause Hearing Loss? Within the…
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Learning in Young People?
More and more students with disabilities such as hearing loss are spending time in general classrooms at school. The number has increased from 59% in 2009 to 65% in 2019. Considering that hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to learn and impact their school performance it’s important to be aware of the specific challenges…
How to be an Ally to People with Hearing Loss
Like many conditions, hearing loss exists on a spectrum. Some have severe or complete hearing loss that doesn’t respond to treatment. Others have much milder to moderate cases that may often go unnoticed by those around them. Regardless of severity, it’s important to support people with hearing loss. Let’s examine a few of the best…
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…
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…
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…
Which Earplugs Are Right for You and Your Hearing?
There’s no doubt about it: we live in a noisy world, which is why it’s important to take steps to protect your ears. One of the best ways to prevent hearing loss and maintain your hearing health is to wear earplugs. Knowing which earplugs can provide the most benefit is key. Below we review the…
The Connection Between Heart Hearth & Hearing Loss
Caring for your cardiovascular system is essential, as cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Exercising can not only keep your heart healthy, but it can also protect your auditory system too. Below we explore what heart disease is, how it is linked to…
Protecting Your Ears This Summer
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to spend it than attending outdoor concerts, swimming at Joe Wheeler State Park and getting yardwork done. But summer activities can put your ears at risk. Learn what causes damage to your ears and how to keep them safe below. Noisy Summertime Activities Your favorite summer activities…