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Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become challenging for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if conventional hearing tests indicate completely fine hearing, the inability to
It’s natural to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you begin using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you drowsy? There might also be a more severe potential side effect that you might not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the
Muffled hearing can happen for a wide variety of reasons. In the majority of cases, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing issue is happening. Partly, that’s because, outside of sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is usually not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms develop
These days, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have
These days, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have
It probably feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were most likely given a set of care instructions when you originally purchased your devices. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting that much information at once means
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. Actually, over one half of people 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we age. There’s no one
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it occurs frequently. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how tired you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this sort of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives of not sleeping will then begin to compound
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you might find it intriguing to understand the link between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let us elaborate. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 million people
Lots of individuals really love winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Well, here are only a few examples of how cold weather can
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everyone appreciates a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you
There are a couple separate ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a wise choice for a budget-conscious person. Conversely, it implies low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the saying “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, deciding if you’re getting
