The auditory system helps to identify and recognize sounds. The brain has a specific singing area which is located in the temporal lobe. This temporal lobe is near the selective region for music and speech. The inner ear has tiny hair cells that send electrical signals to the nerves connected to the brain. This auditory Read more..
How to Deal With Earwax Buildup and Blockages
Everyone makes earwax, so anyone can develop earwax buildup. According to estimates, it affects about 10% of children and 5% healthy adults. Many factors can contribute to ear wax production, such as the shape of the ear canal, the ratio of sebaceous to ceruminous glands, and even age and lifestyle. To protect the ears, the Read more..
What to Expect From Your Tinnitus Evaluation
Dealing with tinnitus can be a scary thing, whatever your age. Tinnitus is more common among older people, appearing in about one in three among those between 60 and 69 years of age. Because hearing loss is the primary cause of tinnitus, and age-related hearing loss generally accelerates after the age of 60, this is Read more..
Why is it Hard to Recognize Sound?
One of the most common complaints hearing professionals hear is that patients say they can hear but have difficulty understanding. Those experiencing hearing losses are affected not just by their ears but also by their brain, which is responsible for transforming sounds into words. Those experiencing hearing loss are affected by their ears and their Read more..
How Common is Hearing Loss in 40s?
In most cases, hearing loss doesn’t affect only the elderly; individuals younger and older are also affected by the condition. In the United States, there are an estimated 48 million people who suffer from hearing loss. The leading cause of hearing loss is noise, affecting young people more than older ones. In their 20s, one Read more..
Hard of Hearing Leading to Stress at Work?
Many people don’t realize that over 15% of people in America suffer from hearing loss. While many believe this is an affliction that primarily only affects the elderly or people in the music industry, it spans multiple age ranges and professions. About 60% of Americans that have hearing loss are currently working. Often, these people Read more..
How Has Hearing Loss Impacted Your Life?
While many people worldwide suffer from hearing loss, everyone has a different story about how they have dealt with this affliction. Recently, a musician came into our offices at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas who was suffering from hearing loss. Obviously, hearing is a critical part of his career. He complained about an inability to Read more..
Can Hearing Aids Be Controlled By Your Phone?
The advancement of technology has enabled us to live more comfortable and easier lives in less than two decades. We now have smartphones with many features such as virtual assistants and face recognition. Thanks to modern technology, your phone can also help improve your hearing experience with smartphone-controlled hearing aids. This feature has a broader Read more..
What is Pink Noise?
Pink noise is a constant sound in an environment that helps filter out distracting noise. Think of rustling leaves, waves crashing, or steady rain. This noise is an audible sound with amplified lower frequencies and a reduced higher frequency. It consists of several frequencies with an equal amount of energy. Pink noise is unique because Read more..
Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss Always Permanent?
While many people in the United States are aware that hearing loss exists, not many know the condition’s specifics. There are three types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type of hearing loss. It occurs when there is damage to Read more..
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