How To Come to Terms with Your Hearing Loss
If you’ve noticed that your hearing isn’t what it used to be you are hardly alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing. Everyone reacts to experiencing hearing loss differently. Some accept…
Five Unusual Facts About Your Ears
You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about your ears, even though they play such a crucial role in your life. They help keep you balanced, enjoy your favorite music, and converse with your family over a relaxing meal at Zee’s Rooftop Café. Let’s take some time to appreciate these amazing organs by examining…
Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Since October is Audiology Awareness Month, we thought it was a perfect time to go over the ways you can protect your hearing this month and every other day of the year. How Loud Noise Can Lead To Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing…
What’s The Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bite by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious health issues, including intense joint pain, neurological issues and hearing loss. Symptoms of Lyme Disease You may develop a small red bump, similar to other bites, after…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Young Children?
Hearing loss can make it difficult for your child to develop language skills and communicate with others. This can negatively impact their learning ability and cause them to struggle in school. Children with Hearing Loss Struggle Learning Speech and Language A child with hearing loss can experience a variety of difficulties with speech and language…
How Can Teachers Reduces Their Risk of Hearing Loss?
When you think of occupational hearing loss, you may think of professions such as construction workers, police force and military personnel. But did you know that teachers are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, as well? Below we review how loud sounds cause damage, the facts about classroom noise levels as well as tips for…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Hearing
Whether it’s from a car accident or playing a competitive game of football at Ann Morrison Park, if you experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can suffer from auditory and vestibular symptoms. We explore this connection below. What Is a TBI? A TBI is defined as a trauma to the head that impairs your…
Tips to Hear Better for the Holidays
The holidays are full of social gatherings. Most people have things like work parties, family dinners, and trips with friends to see The Boise Christmas Show. While these events are all wonderful things to look forward to, they can also be stressful. This is especially true if you have hearing loss and are worried about…
How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can even be fatal. Having diabetes can also make you more at risk for hearing loss. Let’s examine why diabetes poses…
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?
A buildup of earwax can be a painful experience that often leads to tinnitus, hearing loss or dizziness. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available to remove excess earwax. One popular method is the use of hydrogen peroxide. But is this safe? Understanding Earwax Known as cerumen, earwax is a naturally occurring substance…