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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1 out of every 5 men, and 1 out of every 8 women, have at least some trouble with their hearing. Among folks 65 and older, about 1 in 3 suffer from hearing loss. Age isn’t the only factor contributing to hearing […]
ARTICLE BY: Jessica Reitz, Au.D.
Hypersensitivity to sound — a condition that is also known by the name hyperacusis, is something people experience when their ears become unusually sensitive to loud noises. It is a rare condition, and affects about one in every 50,000 patients. Hypersensitivity to sound is often accompanied by a condition called tinnitus, when patients hear noises (buzzing, ringing, whooshing) […]
ARTICLE BY: Alpaca Audiology
Did you know that 48 million individuals in the US struggle with some degree of hearing loss? Yet only 1 in 5 individuals who could benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one. If you’re struggling with some level of hearing loss, you might be wondering what the types of hearing aids are so you […]
ARTICLE BY: Heather Vaught, Au.D.
The longer you live with tinnitus, the more you’ll notice that tinnitus sounds can fluctuate over time. Sometimes tinnitus is louder, sometimes it’s softer. Sometimes, it’s downright uncomfortable. Tinnitus spikes can be unpredictable and disturbing. When they happen, many people find themselves wondering if their tinnitus spike could be a permanent change. The more you […]
ARTICLE BY: Amy Krueger, AuD, CCC-A
We live in a noisy world, and sensitivity to loud sounds can be a common problem. For some, loud sounds hurt more than others — significantly reducing one’s quality of life. Everyday activities such as walking down a street, going to the movies, and dining at restaurants came become intolerable when someone’s noise sensitivity is […]
ARTICLE BY: Erin Good, AuD
You may be surprised to learn that about 15% of the population in the United States is diagnosed with tinnitus, and of those afflicted, approximately 2 million people have a debilitating case. Unfortunately, severe tinnitus can prevent patients from relaxing or sleeping properly and inhibit their ability to concentrate. They may also struggle with depression, […]
ARTICLE BY: Lindsay Hobbs, AuD, CCC-A
Our sense of hearing is one of the most important skills we use to survive. We use it to avoid danger, express feelings to the ones we love, and communicate with the world around us. Humans can hear on an average range between 20 Hz to 20 kHz, using three muscles to complete the process […]
