It can be a challenge to struggle with hearing loss, but you shouldn’t have to deal with it alone. If you haven’t already, then talking with the people in your life about your condition can make things much easier for everyone. But it can be tricky to know how to explain what you are going […]
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How Hearing Loss Hurts Your Relationships
If you’re one of the many Americans who suffer from temporary or permanent hearing loss, you probably already have an idea of how damaged hearing can cause issues in your relationships. Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some level of hearing loss, and about 25% of those affected use hearing aids. Studies show that hearing […]
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How Diabetes May Lead to Hearing Loss
Sudden hearing loss is more common than you might think! There are many different types of hearing loss and even more ways that your hearing could be lost or damaged. One of the newer causes that is still under study is Diabetes. Hearing loss and Diabetes are two incredibly common conditions within the US, and […]
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Medical Conditions That Can Cause Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is something that is often associated with getting older and written off as something we can’t fight or control. Aging is definitely one cause of gradual hearing loss, a condition called Presbycusis. Another is genetics or a family history of hearing loss. These aren’t the only causes of hearing loss, however. There are […]
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The 3 Biggest Myths About Hearing Loss
Few aspects of our overall health are more poorly understood by the masses than hearing loss. As some of the leading experts in audiology in Bel Air and beyond, we constantly try to dispel common misconceptions people have about the loss of hearing. Every once in a while, we like to knock out a few […]
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Hearing Loss in Children: Facts and Statistics
Here at Bay Area Audiology, we constantly try to dispel misconceptions about hearing loss. Among these, one of the most commonly held is that hearing loss is mostly a problem for the elderly. In fact, hearing loss is far more common among children—and even infants—than you might suppose. Today, we’ll dive into some facts and […]
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Weird and Interesting Facts About the Human Ear
While everyone knows that you hear using your ears there is a lot more to the human ear than meets the eye. Here are some facts about the human ear you may not have heard before.
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4 Misconceptions About Hearing Loss
Every disability should receive a proper amount of awareness, but that’s not always the case. Hearing loss tends to fall under the category of disabilities that need more attention. It carries an unfortunate stigma, which is why people wait longer than necessary to seek help. With this lack of attention being paid, there’s a significant […]
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3 Surprising Myths Surrounding Hearing Loss
Tackling misinformation about hearing loss is a big part of what we do here at Bay Area Audiology. Not only do we conduct hearing evaluations that produce real results, we’re also dedicated to presenting you with the facts. Hearing loss is a serious issue all across America, and its significance is often downplayed by the […]
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Hearing Loss Types and How You Can Spot Them
There are three main categories when it comes to hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive, and mixed. Each of these categories has a specific set of symptoms, causes, and treatments. Sometimes, a treatment that works for sensorineural hearing loss doesn’t always work for conductive hearing loss. To know which category your hearing loss belongs to, you should […]
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