What’s the Connection Between Concerts & Hearing Loss?
For many young people, there’s nothing more exciting than feeling music move through your body when attending a concert at Amalie Arena on Channelside Drive. However, attending or playing without proper protection can pose a risk to your hearing. We review the connection between concerts and hearing loss below. How Do Loud Sounds Cause Damage?…
Benefits of a Hearing Test
Each year, you see your primary care physician for a physical and your dentist for a couple cleanings, but when was the last time you saw your audiologist for a hearing test? If you haven’t scheduled one in a while – or ever – we review a list of benefits to help encourage you below….
What Is Aural Rehabilitation?
Aural rehabilitation (AR) can be defined as a holistic approach to improving the quality of life of someone with hearing loss through multiple strategies, including sensory management, instruction, perceptual training and counseling. In short, it is a combination of strategies to help someone live the life they want to live with their hearing loss. Below…
Common Issues with Ears & How to Treat Them
Though most of us get annual physicals to check the health of the rest of our bodies, many neglect the health of their ears. It’s important to ensure you have healthy ears for the sake of your hearing, mental health, cognitive abilities and safety. Below we review common issues with the ears and how to…
Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
The term “comorbidity” refers to a medical condition that occurs alongside another. For example, some comorbidities of fibromyalgia include tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression and hearing loss. We review the connection between fibromyalgia and hearing loss, in particular, below. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by musculoskeletal…
What Infections Can Cause Hearing Loss?
Many parts of the ear need to function properly for you to hear well when dining out at Ulele, including the outer, middle and inner ears. Unfortunately, certain infections can impact one or more parts of the ear, leading to hearing loss. We review a list of some common infections that affect the ear and…
Common Reasons for Not Seeking Hearing Loss Treatment and Why You Should
Hearing loss affects millions of Americans every year, yet only a fraction of those who would benefit from hearing aids actually use them. Let’s look at a few of the most common reasons for not seeking treatment for hearing loss, as well as why it’s so important that you do. Not Believing Their Hearing Is…
What Causes Infant Hearing Loss?
In 2019 almost 6,000 infants were identified as having permanent hearing loss. There are multiple factors that can cause hearing loss in babies. Let’s take a look at a few of the more common causes as well as treatment options. Genetics Play a Significant Role in Infant Hearing Loss According to the Centers for Disease…
Can Balloons Cause Hearing Loss?
A lot of factors can cause hearing loss including aging, genetics and certain medical conditions. Another surprising potential cause? Balloons. Popped Balloons and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss To be more specific, while balloons themselves can in no way affect hearing, the volume from a popped balloon potentially could. Any exposure to sound that reaches above 85…
Is It Autism or Hearing Loss?
The symptoms of autism and hearing loss often overlap in children, which can make it difficult for parents and even experts to make an appropriate diagnosis. In fact, it’s common for children on the spectrum to be misdiagnosed as having hearing loss. Additionally, approximately one in 59 children with hearing loss also has autism spectrum…