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…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
Three Ways to Improve Your Hearing
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss or not, you should be aware of the ways you can boost your hearing ability and prevent future damage. Below are three ways you can improve your hearing. 1. Wear Hearing Aids This may seem obvious, but not everyone follows this advice. In fact, only one in five…
What Is Hyperacusis?
The world is full of loud noises. For most, these are just another annoyance. But for those with hyperacusis, a condition characterized by a sensitivity to certain sounds, they can be painful. How Common Is This Condition? Experts estimate that about one in every 50,000 adults experiences hyperacusis. But those with the condition all experience…
Working Remote with Hearing Loss
Working with others in an office has always been a bit of a challenge for those with hearing loss. But through years of hard work, most have learned how to adapt to an environment built for their fully hearing capable colleagues. However, we are now living in a new era of video conferences instead of…
Improve Your Safety with Hearing Aids
The most obvious benefit of treating your hearing loss with hearing aids is an improvement in your ability to hear and communicate. According to experts, there are a number of additional benefits that are just as important, including improvements in your independence, quality of life and even safety. Improvement in Balance Hearing aid usage can…
Is Hearing Loss Genetic?
The genetics behind hearing loss are complex, largely because the auditory system is extremely intricate and there are so many factors that can affect it. Here is a breakdown of some of the ways hearing loss can be passed through families: Syndromic Hearing Loss Hearing loss can occur as a symptom of another genetic condition;…
Make the Holidays Bright (and Noise-Free)
Noise is the top cause of hearing loss in Boise and Nampa. Unlike age-related hearing loss, it can affect anybody—even kids. Sure, potentially damaging noise can occur at a concert or sporting event, but there are some less-obvious sources, as well…such as the presents beneath your Christmas tree. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Statistics Approximately 15 percent…
Inherited Types of Hearing Loss
Most inheritances are good things. Who wouldn’t enjoy a sudden windfall? But when it comes to genetics, certain inherited traits can spell trouble. While factors such as noise exposure and aging cause the majority of hearing loss in Boise, some people can point the finger squarely at mom or dad. The Link Between Heredity &…