Hearing loss is a problem that affects about 20 percent of Americans to some degree. Sadly, not everyone living with hearing loss realizes they have a problem. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, which is why it is practically impossible to self-diagnose. That doesn’t change the fact that living with hearing loss is extremely frustrating, not…
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Hearing loss is a common problem throughout the world, but there are still a lot of widespread myths about hearing loss myths that haven’t gone away. Here are some of the most prevalent myths that get passed around. Myth: All Hearing Loss is the Same No two people are alike; so it stands to reason…
One of the major advanced in hearing aids has been new features that greatly reduce the dreaded sound feedback that has historically been problematic. Oticon Inium Sense feedback shield has a feedback management structure developed to distinguish risks of feedback. The ability to better regulate and wipe out feedback is refined through two vital updates…
Hearing aids open whole new doors for those with hearing loss. But as with any piece of valuable equipment, a little bit of daily maintenance goes a long way. To ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid, make hearing aid maintenance part of your nightly routine. Basic Cleaning of Your Hearing Aid You brush your…
Preserving your hearing health is important to your overall well-being. It affects many aspects of your life, from driving a vehicle to interacting with others to maintaining proper balance. When you take steps to keep your hearing in the best condition possible, you will help yourself to live a fuller life. You might do a…
Chemotherapy can be a very beneficial treatment while fighting the battle against cancer. However, it can also have some rather severe side effects that may cause permanent impacts to the body, including hearing. Recent studies have linked platinum-based chemotherapy treatments to permanent sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors (PTSB). Hearing loss can…
There is a big difference between being able to hear sounds and distinguishing between them. Many hearing aids will amplify sound and make them seem louder, but that doesn’t do you any good if you register everything you hear as an incomprehensible din without clarity. People with no hearing loss can usually distinguish multiple sounds,…
Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things, from being around extremely loud equipment as part of your job to simply growing older. It can also be caused by your choice of leisure activities. The number of activities available in Central Massachussets abounds. From the open roads with red rock scenery to the…
Most people have an idea of the type of sounds that are best avoided preserve the hearing and how to how to protect it (wearing earplugs around loud machinery, not listening to loud music, etc.). But there are still many ways you could be losing your hearing and not know it. Here are just five…
Hearing loss is a problem that affects millions of people all over the world. While it’s easy to attribute hearing loss to age, genetics or failing to protect one’s ears during activities involving loud noises, hearing loss is actually a common occupational hazard. Below are ten of the worst occupations you can have if you…