The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, right? The answer can be complicated for those with hearing loss. They may struggle to take part in conversations with beloved friends and family around the bustling kitchen, dinner table, and living room – also making it a frustrating time of the year. Fortunately, there […]
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). […]
