Category: Hearing Loss
Ototoxic Drugs That May Cause Tinnitus or Hearing Loss
What medications can cause tinnitus or hearing loss? Quite a few. Believe it or not, but more than 600 medications can cause tinnitus, hearing loss, and/or balance problems. These ototoxic drugs include over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids: What Does This Mean For People With Tinnitus and Hearing Loss?
On August 16th, the FDA announced rules for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, promising sweeping changes for hearing healthcare and purportedly creating a new class of more affordable and accessible types of hearing aids. Now, retailers can sell OTC hearing aids directly to consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss without seeing an audiologist.
How is Hearing Loss Tested and Measured?
Hearing loss is incredibly common and will affect nearly all people, to some extent. In fact, on average, we lose about 0.5 percent of our ability to hear per year. This means that, typically, the average person will only hear about 80 percent as well as they were able to 40 years ago.
Can Hearing Loss be Reversed?
In this article, we will discuss the most important things for you to know about hearing loss and how and when hearing loss can be reversed.
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Dentists
Fortunately, there are quite a few things that dentists can do to help treat and prevent occupational hearing conditions like tinnitus. In this guide, we will discuss a few important facts dentists need to know about tinnitus and hearing loss, plus offer a few prevention tips.
Middle-Age Hearing Loss and Dementia
Approaching your golden years can be a joy, but unfortunately, it may also come with some frustrating health issues, such as hearing loss and dementia.