While it’s not as talked about, the importance of hearing aids shouldn’t be underestimated! A study by Johns Hopkins reported that 1 in five Americans age 12 and older suffer from hearing loss severe enough to impact communication. Simply put, hearing loss is no respecter of persons and can strike at virtually any age. However, […]
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An important part of learning how to use your hearing aids is to know how to troubleshoot some of the most common issues. At North Shore Hearing P.C., we’ve created a general list of some of the most common problems and solutions with hearing aids. Best of all, this list isn’t specific for any brand
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, only 20% of people who would actually benefit from a hearing aid actually use one! While much of this can be attributed to social stigmas of hearing aids, many people do not understand how hearing aids work. Even so, hearing loss can cause a
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If you suffer from hearing loss, you’re not alone! A sobering 48 million Americans suffer from one or another form of hearing loss. In fact, your favorite actor, athlete, or celebrity may suffer from some level of hearing loss. Continue reading to learn more about famous people with hearing loss and a brief description of the type
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Hearing loss in one ear or single-sided deafness (SSD) refers to the difficulty hearing in one ear while still hearing well in the other ear. It may be a partial or total loss in the ability to hear sounds or noise, accompanied by other symptoms. The inability to hear may also be temporary or permanent
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Hearing loss is generally described as a partial or total inability to hear sounds or noises and can occur suddenly, e.g., noise-induced hearing loss, or gradually with age. This condition can occur in children, teenagers, younger adults, and even infants. Loss of hearing can make it difficult for you to communicate or respond within your
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Although everyone assumes headphones prevent hearing loss, did you know you can suffer hearing loss from headphones? Most of our patients are surprised to learn there is a strong connection between hearing loss and wearing headphones. Let’s dig a little deeper to understand how headphones can cause hearing loss. Can You Suffer Hearing Loss from
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Did you know that myringosclerosis, tympanosclerosis and hearing loss are related? While myringosclerosis and tympanosclerosis are similar conditions that can affect your middle ear, only one can cause hearing loss. Continue reading to learn more about the connection between myringosclerosis, tympanosclerosis, and hearing loss from the hearing specialists at North Shore Hearing P.C.. What Is
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Did you know there is a distinct connection between mastoiditis and hearing loss? Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid air cells surrounding your middle and inner ear. Your mastoid bone is a component of the temporal bone of your skull and is full of air cells. These air cells are believed to help
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Hearing loss is a common health concern for millions of Americans. It can affect anyone and can be caused by various factors such as birth defect, aging, trauma, exposure to loud noise, medication, and hearing loss can be caused by Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is a rare hearing disorder that affects the inner ear. Approximately
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