Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection

Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection

Hearing loss can be the direct results of what can happen if you don’t protect your ears from sounds that are too loud.  A hearing loss that occurs as a result of exposure to loud sound is called a noise-induced hearing loss or NIHL.  A NIHL can occur immediately....
Hearing Loss is Associated with Depression

Hearing Loss is Associated with Depression

A recent study found an association between hearing loss and depression among American adults.  Hearing loss is an invisible handicap and one of the most common chronic conditions later in life. Over time, a hearing loss can isolate people from friends and family. The...
Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Itchy eyes, watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing, are all symptoms of an allergic reaction, but can a change in your ability to hear also be a symptom of an allergic reaction?  The answer is yes allergies cause hearing loss in some but not all allergy sufferers.  Your...