Habits that Harm Your Hearing Posted on April 29, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists We all have bad habits. While some damage your bank account, others damage your hearing. Below are five habits that could lead to hearing loss that you should kick to the curb. Smoking Nicotine restricts blood flow to the ears, which can damage the delicate cells responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical energy that the… Read Full Article
Low-Level Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline Posted on February 12, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists It has been well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline, but recent research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon has found that even the earliest stages of hearing loss, when hearing is still considered normal, is linked to impaired cognition. What Is Mild Hearing Loss? Mild hearing loss… Read Full Article
Age-Related Hearing Loss Genes Identified Posted on July 12, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists The most common causes of hearing loss in Goodyear are aging and noise exposure. Hearing protection can help prevent hearing damage from noise, but there is little you can do to stop age-related hearing loss (medically termed presbycusis). The results of a new study help shed light on the genes responsible for hearing decline in… Read Full Article
How to Be a Better Colleague to Those with Hearing Loss Posted on April 12, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Hearing loss is a widespread problem not only in Goodyear but across the U.S. 48 million Americans suffer a hearing impairment to some degree, which means you probably know somebody who has trouble hearing. If one of them happens to be coworker, you can be a great colleague by taking steps to make their life… Read Full Article
Pediatric vs. Adult Hearing Loss Posted on January 25, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists About one out of every five people suffers from hearing loss in Goodyear. If you think only older people are affected, guess again: hearing loss can impact people of all ages – even children. Key differences in pediatric hearing loss vs. adult hearing loss mean options for treatment will vary. Children and Hearing Loss While… Read Full Article
What to Use When Hearing Aids Don’t Work Posted on December 27, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Most people in Goodyear with hearing loss will find hearing aids a great solution. While they are the gold standard of treatment for about 90 percent of hearing-impaired individuals, in some cases hearing aids alone are not enough. Cochlear Implants Hearing aids work by boosting sounds so those with hearing loss are able to hear better…. Read Full Article
Hearing Loss Facts Posted on October 26, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists October is National Audiology Awareness Month, an opportunity for your Goodyear audiologist to spread awareness of the profession and share tips on protecting your hearing. With 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss to some degree, a little prevention today can lead to a clearer tomorrow. They say that knowledge is power. With this in mind,… Read Full Article
How Does The Ear Work? Posted on October 3, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Have you ever wondered how you hear? I mean, you know that something makes a noise and then all of a sudden you realize that the truck in front of you is backing up, but do you know what actually goes into this process? Your Goodyear audiologist thinks that understanding the process of hearing can… Read Full Article
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month Posted on October 3, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists This May, join us in celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month. This month-long event was originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. The goal of Better Hearing & Speech Month is to encourage people to take action if they believe there might… Read Full Article
Hearing Loss Tips Posted on October 3, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists To add on to our previous post about Better Hearing & Speech Month Your Goodyear audiologist believes that a key component in spreading the word about hearing loss is through education. This can be done by talking to some of the 48 million people in Goodyear and around the country with hearing loss, speaking to… Read Full Article