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What Is TMJ-Related Hearing Loss?
The temporomandibular joint – more commonly referred to as the TMJ – is the hinge between your lower jaw and temporal bone. If you experience TMJ problems, it is known as TMJ disorder. Since the TMJ is located near the ears, TMJ disorder can also affect their function, resulting in symptoms such as pain, tinnitus…
What Are the Differences Between Being Deaf & Hard of Hearing?
According to a study published in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, approximately one in 20 Americans are currently deaf or hard of hearing. But what exactly is the difference between these two conditions? We answer this question below. How Hearing Loss Is Classified Hearing loss is classified based on severity. The classifications…
A Type of Glaucoma May Increase Your Risk of Tinnitus
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can lead to blindness. New research has shown that a type of glaucoma known as primary open-angle glaucoma may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is described as a ringing in the ears but can also sound like…
How To Make the Most of Virtual Meetings When You Have Hearing Loss
Whether you’re fully remote, in the office, or somewhere in between, there’s a good chance you have to participate in at least the occasional virtual meeting. While having the ability to connect remotely with others offers many benefits, it can also pose several challenges to people with hearing loss. The good news is that whether…
Tips to Keep Your Ears Healthy
Your sense of hearing is essential for keeping you connected to the world around you, which is why it’s important to take measures to keep your ears healthy. We provide tips on how to do this below. Clean Your Ears Safely While some find it unsightly, earwax has the essential job of trapping dirt and…
Can Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
While ear infections are more common in children than adults, they can happen at any age. Common symptoms include ear pain, fever and drainage from the ear. Sometimes ear infections can also cause hearing loss. This is usually temporary, but in certain instances, may become permanent. How Do Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss? Temporary hearing…
Why Do So Many Veterans Get Tinnitus?
Almost everyone experiences a ringing in their ears, known as tinnitus, at some point. For many people, it’s a temporary condition that doesn’t interfere with their lives significantly. However, others deal with chronic moderate to severe tinnitus that lasts for weeks, months or even years and can dramatically impact their quality of life. Veterans are…
Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
If you experience a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, humming or buzzing sound in your ear with no external sound source, it’s known as tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying problem rather than a disease itself. According to recent research, tinnitus may be linked to use of certain over-the-counter medications. How Common Is Tinnitus?…
Do You Need to Treat Hunting-Related Hearing Loss?
Are you a hunter or target shooter? If so, you should be taking measures to protect one of your most valuable assets: your hearing. In this post, we review how loud sounds cause hearing loss, what the research shows about the relationship between shooting firearms and developing hearing loss, and how you can shoot safely….
Anemia & Hearing Health: Is There a Connection?
There is a growing body of research that has established a close link between iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) and hearing loss. We review what the research shows, why the connection and what you should do if you’ve been diagnosed with IDA below. What Does the Research Show? Researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine examined…
