For mothers and fathers with newborns, learning that their baby has hearing loss often feels deeply disheartening and sad. Yet the optimistic truth is that via rapid screening and support, young children facing auditory deficits will achieve profound developmental success. In fact, such infants can acquire language, communication skills, and strong connections with the world
When it comes to tinnitus, most people focus on the sound itself. What actually shapes the experience is often something else entirely. Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains how stress changes the way the brain processes tinnitus, making it feel more intrusive even when the underlying sound hasn’t shifted. She breaks down the role
Statistically, the typical adult contracts two to three upper respiratory infections annually, cementing the common cold as a nearly universal ailment. Notwithstanding how common they are, these viral episodes still inflict significant misery through systemic symptoms like low-grade fevers, raw sore throats, rhinorrhea, constant sneezing, and dry coughing. However, one highly disruptive symptom that is
You are deeply attached to your personal vehicle. While you would never surrender the absolute sense of freedom experienced behind the wheel, it is vital to consider whether your car is actively degrading your hearing mechanisms. Let’s look closely at how modern transit modes provoke vehicle-related hearing loss, while introducing straightforward habits to reverse this
Summer is full of moments kids will never forget: fireworks, concerts, county fairs, and cheering crowds. But many of those experiences expose young ears to extremely loud noise levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. Michelle Woodward, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-certified audiologist, breaks down what parents need to know before the next loud event. From safe
Have you noticed an unusual auditory sensation that mimics baseline white noise or a steady breeze in your ears? Why is this disruptive acoustic phenomenon completely silent to everyone else? It’s not your imagination. Fortunately, your symptoms do not point to “phantom ring syndrome,” a psychological habit among heavy smartphone users who mistakenly believe their
It’s been a long day, and there’s nothing you’re looking forward to more than a good night’s sleep. You finally lie down, ambient environmental sounds fade away, and a piercing auditory buzz suddenly becomes completely overwhelming. If your tinnitus feels louder at night, you’re not imagining it. This heightened awareness is a classic auditory tracking
Many people delay getting hearing aids because they don’t think they’ll like how they look or feel. For decades, legacy acoustic amplifiers were cumbersomely large, highly conspicuous, and culturally tethered to physical senescence. Regrettably, some people even experienced social alienation because acquaintances falsely assumed that wearing a visible aid signaled a complete inability to comprehend
For individuals evaluating advanced auditory technology, the upfront capital required is frequently the first noticeable factor. Depending on the technology and level of care involved, modern hearing aids can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. For many people, that comes as a surprise, and it can understandably feel like a stopping point.
When a parent or spouse starts missing words, asking questions twice, or pulling away from conversation, it’s easy to assume it’s just aging. But hearing loss and memory changes are more connected than most families realize, and understanding that link can change how you respond. Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, walks through what’s
