What to Know About Fluctuating Hearing Loss
Fluctuating hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that changes over time and can impact a child’s development, particularly speech and language skills. It can be caused by conductive or sensorineural issues and can worsen over time. It’s important for parents and educators to understand the signs to help aid a child. Fluctuating hearing…
Can Anxiety Cause Tinnitus?
When two or more health conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. A common comorbidity of tinnitus is anxiety, and together they can create a cycle where one condition exacerbates the other. Below we review the connection between these two conditions. Anxiety When you think of anxiety, you probably think of generalized anxiety…
Injuries that Cause Hearing Loss
The most common causes of hearing loss are advanced age and exposure to loud noises. Another cause of hearing loss you may not have thought about is injury to the head, neck or ears. We review some of these injuries and how they can impact your hearing below. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Getting hit in…
Can Smoking Harm Your Hearing?
Smoking cigarettes has long been connected with a number of health issues including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Experts may soon recommend adding hearing loss this ever-growing list of health effects from smoking. Study Details This 2020 study was published in the May issue of the American Journal…
Genetics of Hearing Loss
Genetics play a major role in hearing loss for people of all ages. The genetics of hearing loss can be a complicated matter, made even more complex by the fact that inherited and acquired hearing loss can co-occur. Inherited hearing loss is the result of genetic mutations, while acquired hearing loss is caused by environmental…
Stop the “Cycle” of Hearing Loss
Many people in Plano finish the holidays with a new year’s resolution or two. You might want to drop a few pounds by vowing to eat more veggies and enroll in a fitness class. In spite of your good intentions, joining a gym can have unintended negative consequences. Certain exercises might actually be harmful to…
How Can I Tell if My Partner is Ignoring Me…or Can’t Hear?
Many Plano couples blame their partners for “selective hearing,” especially when it comes time to take out the garbage or clean the bathroom. When the chore doesn’t get done, an argument ensues. “But, honey,” one person will invariably say. “It’s not my fault. I didn’t hear you!” We’re going to help you spot the signs…
Studies Show Untreated Hearing Loss Leads to Loneliness
Hearing loss has profound effects on the daily lives of thousands of Plano residents. It’s linked to a variety of physical, social and psychological issues; new research shows that people with hearing loss are more likely to experience loneliness—especially if they don’t treat their condition. Barriers to Treatment in Plano Hearing loss affects 48 million…
Hearing Aids Are Getting Smarter
Consumers in Plano can buy smart lightbulbs, thermostats, security cameras and more. Fans of “The Terminator” might view these modern devices with trepidation, but we’re all in favor of things that make life easier and more convenient. Hearing aids are already benefiting from new technology. How Technology is Improving Hearing Aids Few would argue that…
Coping with Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Hearing loss and tinnitus both affect roughly one in five people in Plano. These individuals face challenges when it comes to following conversations. For the unlucky ones who suffer from both, coping on a daily basis is even more difficult. When Tinnitus & Hearing Loss Cause Problems Hearing loss and tinnitus often go hand in…
