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What Can You Do about Cookie Bite Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 14:40

 

While age-related hearing loss is the most common type of sensorineural hearing loss, more unusual forms of sensorineural hearing loss also exist, like cookie bite hearing loss. Although most hearing losses affect one’s ability to hear high frequencies, cookie bite affects mid-range frequencies. If you suspect you have cookie bite hearing loss, it’s important to understand what it is, if treatments are available, and if hearing aids are an option.

Coping with Hearing Loss Caused by Ménière's Disease

Submitted by epkep on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 14:06

Here at Advanced Hearing, we believe that understanding the different conditions that affect our ear health and hearing can help us to protect our health. Different technological advancements and medical discoveries are helping those who suffer from hearing loss to live relatively normal, healthy and happy lives. However, before we can find the right treatments and coping strategies that work best, it's important to understand about our hearing loss.

Healthy Hearing Is Linked To A Healthy Heart

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 13:32

 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and February has been designated as American Heart Month in order to help increase public awareness of heart-healthy lifestyle choices.  As a result of the compelling body of evidence linking the heart and the ears, there has become an increased collaboration among cardiologists, hearing care providers, and other healthcare professionals to find solutions.

Hearing Loss and Your Balance

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:05

 

Did you know that our ears play a critical role in our ability to balance? Strangely enough, damage to our inner ears can result in damage to our ability to balance. If you are experiencing issues with balance, like dizziness or blurred vision, you may have a balance disorder.

The Problem with Mild Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 10:56

 

Did you know that even a 30 dB hearing loss can cause a child to miss almost half of the activity in a classroom environment? Statistics show that up to 37% of children with mild hearing loss will fail a grade in grammar school. Here are a few more reasons why you should take mild hearing loss seriously.

What Does Smoking Have to Do with Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 15:16

 

While smoking is a common practice, that doesn’t mean its a healthy one: 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease, and 1 in 5 Americans die from smoking-related causes. If you smoke cigarettes and are also experiencing hearing loss, did you know that the two could be connected? Here are some of the reasons why smoking can impact your hearing.

Check Your Hearing for Diabetes Awareness Month

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 14:58

 

For most us, November means we are one step closer to Thanksgiving, but for others, November is Diabetes Awareness Month. In fact, diabetes is recognized worldwide on November 14th with World Diabetes Day. In order to raise awareness, we’d like to bring attention to the connection between diabetes and hearing loss, as well as share some tips for how to prevent and address diabetes-related hearing loss.

Does Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Cause Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 15:29

 

Most often, when we think of the causes of hearing loss, we think of aging or noise-induced hearing loss. But as researchers begin to delve further into the issue, findings suggest that hearing loss can be attributed to more than just age or exposure to damaging sound levels.  Recently, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a potential cause.