What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a medical emergency defined as an individual experiencing at least 30 dB of sensorineural hearing loss occurring over 3 days or less. It typically occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways to the brain. SSNHL are associated with head trauma (such…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Exposure to loud noises can damage the hair cells of the inner ear, resulting in high-frequency hearing loss and/or tinnitus (ringing in the ears or head). The duration and amount of exposure determines the degree of damage to hearing and whether or not it is permanent. Cumulative noise exposure usually results in permanent hearing loss…
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Career?
Hearing loss is incredibly common, affecting over 48 million Americans to some degree. Because hearing loss is so common in adults, it is no surprise that hearing loss in the workplace is a rising concern. Your hearing is a crucial part in how you communicate with the world. Hearing loss doesn’t only affect your ability…
July is Firework Safety Month
This July is Firework Safety Month, and we want to educate our patients on how fireworks can affect their hearing health. Although beautiful to watch, fireworks can be dangerous. Not only are they explosives that can cause physical harm if not used correctly, but they can also cause hearing loss. The loud sound produced by…
Hearing and Alzheimer’s
Hearing Health and Cognitive Decline Your hearing plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being. Hearing doesn’t only allow you to be a part of the conversation and to hear the world around you, but it also keeps your brain active. Discover how your hearing is connected to cognitive decline and how you…