Why are women and children sometimes harder to hear than men? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men claim they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is rather common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. Let’s […]
For people who deal with tinnitus, air travel can be a source of anxiety, as the flight may exacerbate their ear discomfort, adding to the normal pre-trip jitters about getting to their final destination. The loud cabin noise, changing air pressure, and stress related to air travel can all contribute to more intense or irritating […]
The fall season is a standout time in the yearly calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– children laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a situation where you are unable to hear those sounds or they […]
Have you noticed yourself cranking up the volume on your TV more than normal? Or maybe you’re frequently asking people to repeat themselves. Even though these signals may seem to be small inconveniences, they could be early indicators of hearing loss. What’s more, your memory might also be suffering as a result. Struggling to remember […]
Most hearing loss is subtle initially, and you might not even recognize a change. In fact, it is normally family and friends who alert someone to their hearing issue. Although children are regularly tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their vision. Clues You May Need a […]
Learning that an infant has hearing loss can be a devastating and emotionally challenging experience for many parents, leaving them feeling lost and unclear about what the future has in store. Babies who have hearing loss can do well with early detection and intervention, which is positive news. Indeed, they are able to gaining linguistic […]
While earwax might not be an exciting subject, it serves a critical purpose in preserving the health of your ears. As opposed to other bodily areas, such as your teeth, feet, or skin, which need regular maintenance to stay clean, earwax is typically self-sufficient and doesn’t demand frequent attention. Overly frequent efforts to eliminate it […]
When a child strains to follow instructions, confuses words that have similar sounds, or seems distracted in noisy setting, parents might question if hearing loss is the issue. However, in certain circumstances, the issue may not lie with the ears themselves, but instead with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which impacts the way […]
When hearing aids aren’t enough, cochlear implants can open a new world of sound and connection. These small, surgically implanted devices are designed for individuals with moderate to profound hearing loss who still struggle to comprehend speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you know if […]
When most people think of hearing aids, they picture conventional devices that boost sound through the ear canal. But for people with certain kinds of hearing loss, particularly those coping with chronic ear problems or single-sided deafness, a different kind of technology could provide better clarity and comfort: bone conduction hearing devices. How Bone Conduction […]
