Everyone knows that injuries, noise exposure and certain diseases can lead to hearing loss, but are your genes involved? The basic response to this question is “Yes.” In fact, experts agree that most hearing loss is due to some kind of genetic irregularity. In the developed world, hearing loss is regarded as the most frequent […]
Whenever a sound wave strikes your ear, miniature nerve endings in your inner ear convert them into electric signals that your brain comprehends as sounds. However, these nerve endings can be damaged, as can other structures in your inner ear, leading to a condition known as sensorineural deafness. In most cases, sensorineural hearing loss doesn’t […]
If you are experiencing vertigo, and intermittent hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in your hearing and balance. Although science hasn’t yet found a cure for this disease, there are several steps you can take to reduce its symptoms and minimize […]
February 28, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Among the simplest things you can do to protect your hearing is to wear earplugs. When these small devices are inserted into your ear canal, disruptive or dangerous sounds are blocked out. There are many types of ear plugs on the market, making shopping confusing for some people, but with a little knowledge you can […]
February 19, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You want to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the selection of charities is overwhelming. You should consider where your money is going, how it is being used, and if the organization is trustworthy. Here are a few hearing-health specific charities you may want to consider as part of your search. Hearing Health Foundation […]
December 30, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Conductive hearing loss clients have difficulty hearing as a result of problem with their ear’s capacity to conduct sound waves. A congenital absence or malformation can cause this type of hearing loss or it may be a result of an obstruction in the ear canal. In many cases conductive hearing loss is treatable, fully restoring […]
December 23, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You probably already know about countless drugs that can lead to kidney damage, increase risk of infection, and cause countless other side effects. But did you know that there are specific medicines that can be bad for your hearing? These medications are in wide use, and they’re called ototoxic medications. Ototoxic medications are over-the-counter (OTC) […]
November 15, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 26 million individuals of every age in the U.S.. NIHL is a permanent or temporary loss of hearing brought on by contact with a hazardous sound level – 85 decibels (dB) and up. For example, steady loud sounds such as city traffic […]
October 30, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
What most people call ear wax develops because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and gathering foreign particles like dust and dirt, bacteria, and various microorganisms. Ear […]
October 23, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
If you’ve previously attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself thinking, “That music is just too darned loud,” it does not necessarily mean that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s means of informing you that you are at risk of hearing impairment. If later, after you’ve left the concert, and […]
