Hearing Protection

Can viruses cause hearing loss?

We commonly associate hearing loss with exposure to loud noises or old age. But did you know that hearing loss can also occur due to infections caused by viruses? These infections have an effect on the cochlea, the blood vessels in the ear or other parts of the body that relate to hearing, potentially causing [...] Read More

Will My Hearing Aid Work in A Noisy Environment?

Are you facing a challenge understanding those speaking around you when there is a lot of background noise? We know that hearing loss is already a challenge--coupled with background noise, it can be hard and exhausting to hear in these environments. If you are struggling to hear when wearing your hearing aid in a noisy [...] Read More

Sudden Hearing Loss – Is It A Cause For Concern?

In short, yes! Sudden hearing loss, known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) should be treated as a medical emergency. While many people often downplay sudden hearing loss as temporary or situational, it should be taken seriously. SSNHL usually only affects one ear and occurs in a span of three days or less. It is [...] Read More

How Do I Support a Parent with Hearing Loss?

Are you concerned because you’ve recently noticed your mother or father having difficulty understanding words when in a noisy environment? Is he or she muffling their speech or asking you to speak more slowly or loudly? You suspect that they may be experiencing the first signs of hearing loss; and you’re probably right. But bringing [...] Read More