Hearing loss is one of the most common ailments in the US today. There are an estimated 49 million Americans dealing with hearing loss, which is three times the population of Illinois. With this condition being so prevalent, it’s easy to forget that other...
When it comes to hearing loss problems, an audiologist and an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician are your best sources for help. It is important to understand, though, just what each medical professional is trained and equipped to do. An audiologist, for example,...
By the time people reach 65, one in three people in that age bracket will have a hearing loss — mild, moderate, or severe — in one or both ears. In the World Health Organization’s recent post “Deafness and hearing loss,” it reports that today, 432 million adults and...
According to World Health Organization statistics, unaddressed hearing loss is a major public health expense, costing governments worldwide $980 billion annually. Because hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be prevented or quickly addressed when identified...
A richer, more rewarding, and independent lifestyle is awaiting those who use hearing aids to treat hearing loss. However, as your loved one begins using hearing aids, you should expect a gradual change, which can be quite challenging in the first weeks and months....
Your brain makes adjustments to overcome the lack of some sounds as your capacity to hear begins to deteriorate. Because this process takes place over an extended period, you are unaware that you are experiencing hearing loss until you start to struggle with it....
