Hearing Blog

There are approximately 3 million head injuries in the US each year, ranging from severe and life-threatening injuries to mild concussions. Head injuries can lead to changes in motor abilities, changes in mood, and even impaired cognitive function. Injuries can also lead to permanent hearing loss and tinnitus.   Main Causes of Head Injuries Traumatic head injuries can be caused by any fall, bump, or blow to the head. A shaking or jolting of the...

Have you ever wondered how people thought about hearing loss in the past? Today we know that hearing loss can’t be cured, and the best treatment options are with cochlear implants or hearing aids that can help you hear clearly, even in complex listening environments. Here’s a look back at some of the comical, and at times frightening, hearing loss “cures” of the past. Using Tools Hearing loss has been a problem for thousands of...

Those who currently have ear infections or those who had them as a child will understand how painful they can be. Although the common term “ear infection” has a wide range of clinical diagnoses, what they have in common is an experience of debilitating pain. Fortunately, most ear infections can be cured easily enough, allowing that pain to be relieved before too long. For children and adults alike, avoiding ear infections is a top priority....

If you were to ask this question to any hearing health professional only ten years ago, the answer most likely would have been “no.” Due to the nature of most forms of hearing loss, it was not considered possible for a natural cure to exist. Hearing aids continue to be the best option for hearing loss treatment at present. However, remarkable new research is pointing toward the possibility that hearing loss may be treatable in...