What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
This occurs when hearing loss affects only one ear, contrary to the more common bilateral hearing loss that most of us are familiar with. Below is a breakdown of what causes this distinct type of hearing loss as well as the treatment plans your audiologist may recommend. Causes of Single-Sided Deafness Unilateral hearing loss goes…
Hearing Loss and Football
While we won’t be cheering on the New England Patriots (sans Brady – forever a Patriot) anytime soon, we can still look back on the last few seasons and remember the good times in 2019, 2017, 2015…etc. But there is a dark side to football – the risk of permanent hearing loss. Learning how football…
What Is Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss is known for the distinct shape that it makes on an audiogram – a standard chart used by audiologists to measure levels of hearing loss. The low-to-high curve that indicates reverse-slope hearing loss, also called low-frequency hearing loss, is much rarer than the high-to-low shape that high-frequency hearing loss makes. Signs of…
Three Tips for Making Hearing-Impaired Guests Feel Welcome
Turkey? Check. Cranberries? Check. Pumpkin pie? (Let’s hope you have all those items, anyway. Thanksgiving is this week!) One thing you might not have checked off your list is making sure your home is welcoming to guests who might have hearing loss. We’ve got some tips to help ensure they feel comfortable in your home…
Ready, Aim, Fire…But First, Protect Your Ears
Individuals with hearing loss in Chelmsford and Nashua are most likely to blame noise for their impairment. The cumulative effects of a lifetime of exposure to everyday sounds eventually take their toll, but some sounds are loud enough to cause instantaneous hearing loss. Firearms are a prime example. Before heading out for a weekend hunting…
People in their 30s and 40s Have Hearing Loss, Too
If you think that the majority of people with hearing loss in Chelmsford are senior citizens, guess again. Only about one-third of hearing loss patients are older than 65; the condition affects individuals of all ages—even those in their 30s and 40s. Hearing Loss Affects All Ages Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million people…
What is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Most people with hearing loss in Chelmsford or Nashua can blame one of two factors: aging and noise. The latter is actually the most common cause of hearing loss in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. But unlike aging, there’s something you can do to prevent this! How Noise Affects Hearing There’s a common misconception that most…
How to Cope with Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
Roughly one out of every four people in Chelmsford has tinnitus. There is no cure for this ringing in the ears, but coping strategies can help most people find relief from the symptoms. Unfortunately, those with hearing loss aren’t as fortunate; most of these strategies involve sound. But there are things you can do to…
Rare Diseases Associated with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t exactly rare. About one in five people in Chelmsford experiences hearing impairment to some degree. Common causes include aging, noise exposure, trauma and side effects of medications. Disease often plays a role, too; diabetes, chronic kidney disease and inner ear disorders receive most of the hype, but there are a number of…
Misophonia: Intense Reactions to Ordinary Sounds
Hearing disorders generally involve a loss of hearing, but approximately 15 percent of people in Chelmsford must contend with a different type of disorder. These folks suffer from misophonia, a disorder that involves an intense aversion to an otherwise common sound. What is Misophonia? Chances are, you’ve never heard of misophonia before. This isn’t surprising;…