Yes. In fact, you’re at an increased risk of balance issues and falls if you live with untreated hearing loss. How Your Ears Regulate Balance To understand how hearing loss influences imbalance, you need to know how your inner ear works. It’s made up of the cochlea and semicircular canals that are connected by the […]
It’s a type of hearing loss categorized by problems with the inner ear and can affect people of all ages. Causes of Sensorineural Hearing Loss The tiny hair-like cells in the cochlea called stereocilia convert sound vibrations to electrical signals for your brain’s auditory cortex. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when any part of your inner […]
You may have hearing loss and not realize it. It’s common for family, friends and coworkers to notice your hearing loss sooner than you. That’s why bringing a companion to your first appointment at Hearing Associates is important. That person can give your audiologist a different perspective on your hearing loss. But how is it […]
