Hearing Loss Advice: Don’t Delay Treatment!
Nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss, but most wait years before seeking treatment. Experts in the field have wondered why this is the case, and over the past 10 years have conducted numerous studies and surveys in order to figure out the reason for the delay. Why People Delay Treatment According to a 2018…
Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
If you think you could have hearing loss, you may be asking yourself if it is worth driving all the way to your Dallas audiology office to get your hearing tested. Our answer? An unequivocal yes. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted by Consumer Reports, many choose instead to go years without a diagnosis. When…
Challenges of Remote Working with Hearing Loss
The world around us is changing. Schools, restaurants and even your office are nothing like they were only a few months ago. With the introduction of virtual, digital and remote work, there is a lot to get used to. This is especially true for those with hearing loss. Below is an explanation of the challenges…
Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss only makes it harder for you to hear, right? It turns out, hearing loss is just the beginning. Untreated hearing loss has a number of surprising side effects. Issues with Mental Health Hearing loss can be very isolating. This can lead to an increase in anxiety, depression, stress and many other mental health…
Early Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common – more than 48 million people across the country are experiencing it right now. Understanding the early signs of this condition can help you seek treatment quickly. And as with most medical conditions, the sooner you seek help, the better the outcome. Voices Sound Muffled Hearing loss occurs when the hair…
What Is a Decibel?
A decibel is commonly referred to when talking about hearing loss. But what is this unit really measuring? Understanding what a decibel is can help you fully understand sounds and your hearing loss. Sound Intensity A decibel is a logarithmic way of explaining a ratio between power, voltage and sound pressure. Sound is, in essence,…
Stop Ignoring Your Hearing Loss
Like most medical conditions, simply ignore your hearing loss and hoping it goes away or treats itself won’t work. Untreated hearing loss can have an impact on more than just your ability to hear—it can affect many areas of your health. Below are four reasons why you should stop living in denial and contact an…
What to Expect During a Hearing Test
Tests can be nerve racking and anxiety producing. While most of us have been out of school for years, there are plenty of test results that still matter. If you think you may have hearing loss, chances are you have contacted your audiologist and scheduled an initial visit. While there, they will perform a series…
Hearing Loss Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted to the Hospital
According to the most recent statistics, roughly 260,000 people in Dallas have hearing loss. There are many associated health risks, ranging from isolation and loneliness to dementia and kidney disease. Another, lesser-known fact about hearing loss in Texas: patients with impaired hearing are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after being discharged. Hospitals…
Common Household Hearing Hazards
Most people understand that hearing loss in Dallas can be caused by aging, noise and disease. Did you also know it can be caused by lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners and blenders? This just goes to show you that hearing dangers lurk around every corner…even those within your very own home. Decibels & Dysons: Noisy Household…
