When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be informed about any possible side effects. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it cause dry mouth? Make you sleepy? There could also be a more severe potential side effect that you may not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this condition is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more serious hearing issue is occurring. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is usually not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms progress gradually and […]
These days, the mobile phone network is much more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those who have hearing loss. Now, you might be thinking: there’s an […]
Taking care of your hearing aids probably feels easy enough. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you most likely got a set of care guidelines, after all. In regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, the majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Half of people over the age of 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly advancing condition of hearing […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Particularly when it happens frequently. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. When these kinds of sleepless nights routinely happen, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. With insomnia, the drawbacks of […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 […]
Lots of individuals really love winter! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you have to get anywhere. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those chilly winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Don’t believe us? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only fun things you can do in […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you feel, […]
The word “cheap” has dual meanings. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. Conversely, it indicates low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item of minimal value is frequently tricky. When it […]
