As we age, we can expect the ability to hear to decrease slowly over time. While this process is normal, another phenomenon can suddenly occur with hearing, which can be scary. It is called sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or SSHL.  Essentially, this means that there would be immediate hearing loss in one ear, either within Read more..

Many people with hearing loss assume it is a natural, inevitable consequence of aging. As people get older, they become more likely to wear glasses or walk longer distances by stretching, so it’s only natural that their ears would have difficulty due to aging. However, hearing loss is sometimes caused by health disorders, diseases, or Read more..

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..

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..

As we get older, many things begin to decline. From our athletic prowess to our ability to stay up late, some things become more difficult as we age. One thing that many people experience as they age is a loss of hearing. To most elderly folks, sounds don’t seem as sharp as they once were Read more..

While many people may be familiar with the causes and symptoms of hearing loss, not many realize just how prevalent it is in society. Hearing loss is a common problem in the United States, as over 25% of people in their 60s and 70s experience some sort of hearing loss. An individual with hearing loss Read more..

Widespread opioid use began in the United States in 1775 when it became legal in the colonies. By the Civil War, they were widely given soldiers for pain, and many became addicts. In 1914 the Harrison Act made commercial use of opioids illegal and became prescription medications only. Unfortunately, this has not stopped their use Read more..

Ear infections are a common affliction that affects millions of people worldwide every year. Ranging from mild to severe, ear infections affect everyone differently, sometimes resulting in symptoms even after the ear infection has left. Children are often afflicted with ear infections, but sometimes adults may be affected. Some liquid may build up in the Read more..