It looks like we are all going to be wearing face mask for a period of time. We have received recent reports from our own patients about the loss of their hearing aids. While we are uncertain about how long we will need to continue the practice of using face masks out in public places…
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, social and psychological conditions including dementia, diabetes, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. One of its lesser known side effects is fatigue. If you have been feeling more tired than usual lately and experience hearing loss, there may be a correlation between the two. The reason…
Now that cold and flu season is upon us, it’s time to prepare for the possibility of an extended bout of illness. Getting a flu shot is your best chance of avoiding the flu, but it’s no guarantee you won’t experience an onslaught of symptoms that includes fever, aches and pains in the muscles and…
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, social and psychological conditions including dementia, diabetes, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. One of its lesser known side effects is fatigue. If you have been feeling more tired than usual lately and experience hearing loss, there may be a correlation between the two. The reason…
Diabetes can cause blurry vision, hunger, thirst and fatigue; a lesser known associated condition is hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) found hearing loss to be about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those without the disease. This study is alarming to many otolaryngologists…
New evidence shows a link between poor heart health and hearing loss. The reason for this surprising correlation? The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow, so obstructions in the arteries and veins – symptoms of impaired cardiovascular health – can impact the peripheral and central auditory systems, leading to hearing impairment. Conversely, when…
