According to studies done at the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), the number of Americans with hearing loss has grown to more than 34 million—roughly 11 percent of the U.S. population. The signs of hearing loss can emerge slowly, or they can be significant and come on suddenly. Either way, the common indications are often … Continued
10 -15 % of the population report experiencing the condition often referred as “tinnitus” or “ringing of the ears”. Tinnitus is a perceptual phenomenon, meaning the only people who can hear this ringing are the individuals suffering from it. It is involuntary and often perceived in the ear or in the head. Tinnitus is often … Continued
New patients visit an audiologist because they complain that they are not able to hear. While the symptom is the same for every patient, the cause varies and must be identified for proper care. Causes of hearing loss include: Diabetes Ear Wax Noise Induced Hearing Loss Physical Trauma Ear Infections Genetic disposition Aging Ménière’s Disease … Continued
Untreated hearing loss can be frustrating and isolating to patients. According to a study by the National Council on Aging, people with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression and anxiety, and tended to participate less in social activities than those who obtain treatment for their hearing loss. However, according to the NCOA … Continued
