According to findings presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2014 International Conference, people with sleep apnea also had a 31 percent increased risk of high-frequency hearing impairment, 90 percent increased risk of low frequency hearing impairment, and 38 percent increased risk of a combination of the two.
A new kind of hearing aid uses iPhone features and technology to significantly improve the hearing experience---and can even benefit those without a hearing impairment.
There are many misconceptions regarding the cost of #hearingaids. We frequently see people who have purchased hearing aids that were not properly fit or matched to their hearing loss. Read our blog on making an informed choice.
Deciding on a hearing aid is not a "one size fits all" process. In her second blog on the subject, audiologist Arineh Khachatoorians discusses the many considerations that go into selecting the right hearing device.
Hearing loss is medical condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Learn why audiologists are an important first stop on the journey to improving your hearing---and why that is important to quality of life.
Microtia refers to a congenital condition in which the outer ear is deformed or underdeveloped. If the internal structures of the ear are affected, surgery can help correct the condition and restore hearing.
Noisy Planet is a website funded by the National Institutes of Health through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders. It was created to promote healthy hearing habits to parents and preteens.
There is a new procedure using a small medical balloon that can improve Eustachian tube dysfunction. The procedure uses a balloon catheter to widen the Eustachian tube, similar to the medical intervention used to open clogged arteries.
Scientists continue to explore the causes of tinnitus, a persistent sound such as a ringing in the head. Now, some studies are pointing to allergies and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder as factors contributing to tinnitus.
Pendred syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes early hearing loss in children. Children born with Pendred syndrome may begin to lose their hearing at birth or by the time they are three years old. In most cases, their hearing will worsen over time.