A growing amount of research is providing evidence that hearing loss and cardiovascular disease are linked. How is it that our ears can be affected by our hearts? Cardiovascular disease causes decreased blood flow. Decreased blood flow in the body also affects the inner ear, which is particularly sensitive to blood flow. This can contribute […]
Hearing loss does not discriminate by age, gender, or personality, and nobody chooses to have difficulty hearing. But when people find themselves struggling to hear, they often react by feeling embarrassed, angry, or even ashamed. It is not uncommon to deny that there is even a problem, though it may be apparent to themselves and […]
What is Ototoxicity? The term ototoxicity is generally used to describe any medication that is harmful to balance and hearing. Some of the known side effects include tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, and vertigo. There are more than 200 known drugs that have ototoxic effects; they comprise many prescription drugs that are used to treat specific […]
It’s summer and therefore time for cookouts, weddings, and catching up with family and friends. These events should be positive situations and something to look forward to; but for people with hearing loss, these environments may bring feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and sadness. Untreated hearing loss is linked to social isolation. Asking people to repeat […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
