Although many people don’t think about allergies affecting the ears, they can indeed lead to temporary hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and pressure. When the body is exposed to allergens in foods, drugs, pollen, weeds and other substances, it produces antibodies. In turn, these antibodies release histamine – which can cause certain allergic […]
Squealing pigs. Tractors. Combines. Grain dryers. Irrigation pumps. Farming is full of potential hazards to your hearing. One study found that 78 percent of American farmers reported having hearing loss, significantly higher than rates found in other labor groups. Despite this rate, only four percent reported wearing hearing aids. Sounds are measured in decibels (dB). […]
What would you do if you suddenly couldn’t hear out of one ear? For too many people, the answer is “nothing,” perhaps assuming the condition is due to earwax, sinus infection or allergies. Sudden onset hearing loss – also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) – should be treated as a medical emergency. Hearing Associates reminds […]
