November 1, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
For many people, the idea of hearing loss causes fear and anxiety. It can be an intimidating thought that you might not be able to hear your world, and the fear that can result may stop many from finding the help they need. However, fear doesn’t have to be a barrier. Recognizing how fear contributes […]
October 24, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Hearing loss often begins subtly. You might dismiss your need for people to repeat what they said as them mumbling or background noise. But as you reflect on this moment, a question emerges: Am I losing my hearing? It will be easier to identify whether your own hearing is changing by understanding the sounds that […]
September 26, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
For professional musicians, hearing isn’t just a sense, it’s a crucial part of their craft and livelihood. However, many musicians still believe that hearing loss is just an inescapable consequence of practicing their craft. This is both an antiquated and unhealthy mindset. The good thing is, recent legal developments and growing awareness are creating significant […]
September 11, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Earplugs can often be a basic and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by troublesome noises. Noises that may be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be reduced or totally blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With an assortment […]
September 6, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
As our loved ones get older, specific changes in their health can be expected. Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent of these health issues. According to the National Institutes of Health, around one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. This figure goes […]
August 30, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Hearing loss is often seen as an inescapable part of aging, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. The gradual decline in hearing isn’t simply a result of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and […]
August 10, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
The underlying basis of noise-induced hearing loss might seem well-understood. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. The common understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and permanent hearing loss. And while that’s accurate, the mechanisms underpinning that cause haven’t always been […]
August 2, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Experiencing an itch in your inner ear can be highly uncomfortable and distracting. While your instinct might tempt you to use your finger or a little object to scratch the itch, it is crucial to know the root cause first. Pinpointing the safest and most effective way to handle the itch depends on determining the […]
July 12, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
When we were younger, we frequently disregarded the long-term health repercussions of what we ate, we were more concerned about taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we start to become aware of how the ways we eat can impact our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between […]
July 6, 2024 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
From sporting events to family get-togethers to fireworks shows to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with enjoyable experiences. Most of these activities are perfectly safe and healthy, but there are some that do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. That’s because loud noises, over time, can damage your ability to hear. This hearing […]
