Recent Health Blog | Hearing PostsToo Much Earwax?by Aimee Amodio02 Apr 2009 10:33 AMIn moderation, earwax is a good thing. It helps trap and move dust in the ear canal. But when you have too much earwax, your ears can get clogged. This can be uncomfortable AND make you more susceptible to ear infection. Clogged Earsby Aimee Amodio15 Feb 2009 04:04 PMWhen I get sick, it usually goes to my sinuses and throat. And those are problems I know how to handle! I've had a lot of success holding off sinus infections by using an irrigation kit. A Hearing Loss Epidemic?by Aimee Amodio31 Jul 2008 10:21 AMA recent study from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland took a look at the possibility of an epidemic of hearing loss in the United States. Right now, one out of every three adults in the United States suffers from some degree of hearing loss. Hearing Tricksby Aimee Amodio12 Oct 2007 08:28 PMDid you know that just thirty seconds of listening to a 120 decibel concert can put you at risk for permanent hearing damage? It doesn't take much exposure to loud noise to leave your ears ringing and in danger of permanent hearing loss. What Is a Cochlear Implant?by Aimee Amodio27 Jun 2007 10:07 AMFor people with severe or total hearing loss, a cochlear implant can help make it possible to hear! If regular hearing aids don't help you at all, you may be a good candidate for a cochlear implant. A small device is placed under the skin, with electrodes that connect to the cochlea. Dealing With Friends and Family Who Have Hearing Lossby Aimee Amodio26 Jun 2007 12:56 PMIt can sometimes be frustrating to deal with a friend or loved one who has hearing loss. You may feel like they aren't paying attention to what you say, or just get tired of repeating yourself all the time. Make Life With Hearing Loss Easierby Aimee Amodio25 Jun 2007 12:55 PMLiving with hearing loss can be challenging. Adjusting To A Hearing Aidby Aimee Amodio21 Jun 2007 09:58 AMI can remember when I was in third grade, getting my first pair of glasses. Oh how I hated them at first! They made my nose itch. They made my ears feel funny. My hair was always getting tangled in them. It took me several weeks to get used to them. Hearing Aidsby Aimee Amodio20 Jun 2007 04:58 PMBasically, a hearing aid is a device that makes sound louder. They do not restore normal human hearing but can help people with hearing loss communicate more easily. All hearing aids have certain basic parts in common. There is a microphone, to pick up sounds. Hearing Loss Terminologyby Aimee Amodio04 Nov 2006 04:37 PMIf you work in a noisy environment or know someone who suffers from hearing loss, you may need to know these terms common in hearing loss prevention. Basic terminology: Acoustic trauma is a single incident that causes a sudden hearing loss. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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