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;…
Why Two Are Better Than One in Your Audiologist’s Office
Chelmsford patients scheduled for an audiology consultation shouldn’t go alone – at least not to their first appointment. Your audiologist recommends bringing along a companion such as a spouse or other family member to help them understand the extent of your hearing loss and its effect on those closest to you. How a Companion Can…
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
Around one out of every five people is diagnosed with hearing loss in Chelmsford and Nashua. The problem isn’t just confined to the Northeast; some 48 million people across the country suffer from impaired hearing. Not only do these individuals have to contend with drastic lifestyle changes; they are also at risk for serious physical,…
The High Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss
Individuals with hearing loss in Chelmsford and Nashua pay a high price for their condition even if they aren’t treating it, according to a study conducted by a notable group of researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Disparities in Out-of-Pocket Costs According to results of a large-scale study released in November, those…