Do you hear sounds no one else can hear? It’s called tinnitus, and it’s more common than you think. Colloquially described as a “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can also manifest as a continuous clicking, buzzing or humming sound in one or both ears. One in 10 adults in the United States has had a…
Tinnitus cases are rising globally, with COVID-19 driving a surge in tinnitus worldwide. Since the start of the pandemic, the British Tinnitus Association has seen a more than threefold increase in the use of its web chat services. So, what is tinnitus, and how do you know if you have it? Tinnitus comes from the Latin…
Tinnitus is commonly described simply as a ringing in the ears, but that label hardly captures the wide variety of experiences tinnitus patients have. The condition is classified into various categories, and figuring out what kind of tinnitus you have is the key to discovering the correct course of treatment. Read on to learn about…
Tinnitus can make everyday life difficult. The humming, buzzing, ringing or other sounds you hear make it hard to concentrate and sleep. If you’re one of the millions worldwide dealing with tinnitus symptoms, you’re probably wondering when they’ll go away. The answer isn’t simple. There’s a great deal of variation in symptoms. It might last…
If you’re hearing ringing, buzzing, humming or other sounds in your ears, that’s called tinnitus. The overwhelming majority of tinnitus cases can’t be observed from the outside, so how do you test for it? This guide will walk you through the various ways tinnitus can be tested and diagnosed. Testing for Tinnitus Testing for tinnitus…
There are many types of hearing loss. Of the various types of hearing loss that exist, the most common is sensorineural hearing loss. It comprises 90% of hearing loss cases. This article will discuss the most common questions about sensorineural loss, including the causes of sensorineural hearing loss, how sensorineural hearing loss occurs, and sensorineural hearing…
Mixed hearing loss has features of both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). There is an overlap between the two which can make diagnosing mixed hearing loss quite challenging. This article will discuss the pertinent details of mixed hearing loss. What Is Mixed Hearing Loss? Mixed hearing loss is defined as hearing loss with attributes…
For those who have hearing loss, a common query is: what are the different types of hearing loss, and which type do I have? There are many different types of hearing loss that are based on various criteria. We will discuss the different types of hearing loss and how to identify which one you have….
Conductive hearing loss cases are on the rise. In a study among school-aged children, the prevalence of hearing loss was around 15%. In Canada, one in five primary school children has hearing loss. This article will discuss everything there is to know about having conductive hearing loss. What is Conductive Hearing Loss? Conductive hearing loss occurs when…
Did you know that humans have a hearing range? Did you also know that animals have a different hearing range from humans? So what is normal hearing and how do we know? This article will discuss what a normal hearing range is, and the specific details of normal hearing. The Normal Hearing Range The normal…