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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…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Hearing
If you’ve been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) it’s important to keep an eye out for any hearing or balance issues that may arise. Some show up shortly after the initial injury, whereas others may take weeks, months or even years to present themselves. What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? A TBI is…
How and Why to Protect Your Ears When Traveling by Air
Before you head out to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport this holiday season to visit your family, make sure you have thought about how you are going to protect your ears on the flight. While for most people, hearing health isn’t their number one concern when traveling, it is important to know that flying has the…
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Memory
Hearing loss can be a frustrating and concerning experience. You may worry that you are starting to not just lose your hearing, but your connections to the world around you. Some people with hearing loss might notice that they are struggling with memory loss as well. Do I Have Dementia? Hearing loss is a risk…
