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Three Game-Changing Innovations for Those With Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss is a very common sensory loss — affecting one-third of all American adults between the ages of 65 and 74 and nearly half of those older than 75 — solutions to hearing problems have been slow to materialize. Now, though, thanks to such advances in technology and medicine as artificial intelligence and gene therapy, hearing research is producing significant innovations.
Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus?
Imagine constantly hearing a ringing in one ear, both ears or even in your head. It might last for a few seconds or it might go on for minutes. You wish it would stop, but it won’t. What was just described is called tinnitus and for more than 45 million Americans, it’s a daily struggle to live with it. There have been numerous reports of hearing-related issues popping up as a result of COVID-19. Tinnitus was one of those conditions.
What's the difference between hearing amplifiers and hearing aids?
Hearing amplifiers and hearing aids are both products that amplify sound and audio. A person does not require a prescription to purchase an amplifier. However, those with mild-to-severe hearing loss may find hearing aids more beneficial.
Hearing aids vs. cochlear implants: How to choose
Hearing loss can affect a person’s life, work, and relationships. This article explores the difference between cochlear implants and hearing aids, what to consider before buying these devices, several products a person might want to consider, and why hearing tests are important.
How headphones, earbuds can slowly harm your hearing over time
Headphones and earbuds can impact hearing loss in children and young adults as they age.