Suddenly losing hearing in one ear can be terrifying. The rapid loss of hearing is called sudden deafness. We’ll discuss potential causes of sudden hearing loss on one side and how to treat it. Sudden Hearing Loss Also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), sudden deafness refers to the rapid onset of hearing impairment….
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the world. Since the initial outbreak, nearly 500 million have been infected, 6 million have died, and countless others have suffered economic hardships and emotional distress. The highly contagious and deadly virus may also be causing a pandemic of tinnitus. Medical researchers have also found a significant incidence…
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…
Millions of people have some form of diminished hearing, but not all hearing loss is the same. The two main types—conductive and sensorineural—have different symptoms, underlying causes and recommended treatments. But what’s the difference? Conductive Versus Sensorineural The primary difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is the part of the ear affected. Conductive hearing…
Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of chronic hearing loss, accounting for 90 percent of adult cases. But what is it? This guide will cover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss. Defining Sensorineural Hearing Loss Medical jargon like “sensorineural” might seem intimidating, so let’s break it down. The root…
Hearing professionals classify hearing loss into two broad categories—conductive and sensorineural—and people sometimes experience both simultaneously. That’s called mixed hearing loss. This guide will tell you all about the causes, symptoms and treatment of mixed hearing loss. What Is Mixed Hearing Loss? Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss are caused by damage, disorders and deformities in…