What Are Some Great Times to Carry Earplugs
Hearing loss can be a gradual process resulting from long-term exposure to loud sounds, or it can occur abruptly due to a sudden burst of intense noise. The extent of the damage largely depends on the sound’s decibel level. Sounds that exceed 70 decibels (dB) can cause harm over time, while those surpassing 120 dB…
Start Off the New Year by Managing Your Tinnitus
As you enter a new year, it’s an opportune time to reflect on your well-being and set resolutions that prioritize your health. If you’ve experienced persistent ringing, buzzing, or phantom sounds of tinnitus, consider making the proactive decision to seek treatment as your personal resolution for the coming year. Tinnitus ringing, buzzing or other sounds…
What Effect Does Fibromyalgia Have On Hearing?
When the presence of one condition affects or causes another condition to arise, one condition is considered a risk factor or comorbidity for the other. For instance, a higher prevalence of hearing loss in fibromyalgia patients indicates a connection between the two conditions. While the cooccurrence of two conditions does not necessarily equal causation, the…
What To Know About Ear Hair
You may have noticed, especially in aging, an increase in ear hair. This is completely normal, mostly harmless and can be treated dermatologically. As you’ve seen this change in yourself at your last visit to Dylan Keith Salon, you may have wondered why it’s there, what purpose it serves and what you can do about…
What is the Link Between Hearing Loss and Iron Deficiency?
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions of Americans deal with every year. Many different factors can both cause hearing loss and increase your risk of developing it. Some research has indicated that having an iron deficiency may worsen your hearing health. Types of Hearing Loss Though you might assume all hearing loss is…
How to Deal with Fear Over Hearing Loss
If you’ve noticed that you have signs of hearing loss, you aren’t alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NICDC), nearly 15% of American adults aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. While hearing loss is common, it can still bring up many fears in people experiencing the condition….
Facing Your Fears of Hearing Loss
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss every day. Although it is widespread, a lot of people may choose to avoid confronting the reality of hearing loss rather than seeking treatment. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can help ease communication, improve awareness of your surroundings…
Tips for Protecting Your Hearing at Sporting Events
Whether you love cheering on the Dodgers or can’t wait for football season to start so that you can catch the Rams playing at SoFi Stadium, there’s nothing quite like rooting on your favorite team live and in person. While sporting events can be exhilarating, all the crowd noise, music and other sounds in the…
Tips for Building the Best Relationship With Your Audiologist
A study on trends in hearing aid ownership found that “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” If you’ve decided to start using hearing aids, it’s essential that you begin establishing a strong relationship…
What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “CDC data have shown that approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 children have hearing loss. Other studies have shown rates from 2 to 5 per 1,000 children.” Although pediatric hearing loss is relatively common, the causes aren’t necessarily well-known. In this post, we review some of…