When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it dehydrate you? Make you sleepy? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals […]
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Muffled hearing can happen for a wide variety of reasons. In the majority of instances, this condition is temporary. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more serious hearing-related problems. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly progressing condition. Symptoms develop slowly over a long time period. One of the […]
Contemporary cell phones have become a lot clearer and more dependable nowadays. But sometimes, it will still be difficult to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. As a matter of fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those with hearing loss. Now, you may […]
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Caring for your hearing aids probably feels simple enough. When you initially got your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care guidelines, after all. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means you most likely didn’t […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting all adults as they age, but it is a gradual process. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of […]
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Sleepless nights are no fun. And when it occurs on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not […]
You might be acquainted with the numerous aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it intriguing to discover the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss raised […]
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Lots of individuals really love winter! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you have to get anywhere. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those cold winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Well, here are just a few examples […]
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DIY is all the rage these days and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the satisfaction you feel, right? At […]
The word “cheap” has dual meanings. For somebody on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the term “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, deciding if you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re purchasing a very low-quality device can […]