Dementia was once cited by a 2017 The Lancet study as the toughest global challenge of the 21st century, in terms of health and social care. The purpose of the study was to look for ways to manage and prevent dementia. As of 2017 data, there are 47 million people who are affected by dementia. This creates a sense of…
Causes and Treatment of Tinnitus
Can Ear Wax Cause Tinnitus? Yes it can, especially when an excessive amount of ear wax comes into contact with the ear drum. It puts pressure on the ear drums resulting in vibrations, which is known as tinnitus. On the flip side, ringing in the ear is a sign of ear wax buildup. Will my tinnitus go away after removing…
Sensorineural Hearing Loss vs Conductive Hearing Loss
What is Conductive Hearing Loss? Conductive hearing loss is characterized by loss of hearing in the outer or middle ear. This type of hearing loss might be present in conjunction with other types of hearing loss problem, or alone. When this happens, sound waves have trouble traveling through the usual route: the outer ear. This condition is comparable to plugging…
Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know
Hearing is one of the five basic human senses and a crucial aspect of daily communication. Without hearing (or problems associated with it), it can be difficult to communicate properly. If you suspect that you are suffering from sensorineural hearing loss, it is important to take a closer look into this medical condition and how you can get proper treatment.…
Understanding Hearing Loss in One Ear
Do you experience muffled hearing in one ear? This condition is not uncommon. It is characterized by difficulty of hearing in one ear. Anyone suffering from hearing loss in one ear will have difficulty identifying the source of a sound or hearing in crowded environments. Other popular terms used to describe this condition are unilateral deafness or hearing loss. Despite…
7 Symptoms That You’re Losing Your Hearing
Many of the associated symptoms of hearing loss are not as obvious as many other medical ailments. Fading eyesight, high blood pressure or even a simple head cold can be easily diagnosed, however hearing loss is something that many people fail to accurately pick up on until long after it has taken effect. This is surprising, as hearing loss third…