What Is Single-Sided Deafness?
Most of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss experience reduced hearing in both of their ears at one time. But a small percentage experiences hearing loss in only one ear. This is known as unilateral hearing loss. Unilateral vs. Bilateral Hearing Loss Bilateral hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss and…
Understanding Noise Pollution
Most pollution is visible. But even though you cannot see noise pollution, that does not mean it is any less harmful to your health. Understanding what causes noise pollution can help you protect your hearing. What Is Noise Pollution? We are constantly surrounded by sounds. Undesirable or bothersome sounds are considered noise. Noise pollution occurs…
Hearing Loss Myths
Even though hearing loss is very common – more than 48 million Americans of all ages are affected by it – there is a lot of misinformation. Below are the most common myths about hearing loss we have heard at Gulf Coast Audiology. Myth: Old People Are the Only Ones Who Develop Hearing Loss While…
Yoga Can Help Treat Tinnitus
Recent studies have found that practicing yoga can help reduce tinnitus – a condition that causes ringing, whistling, buzzing or humming in the ears. While there is no cure for tinnitus, yoga is just one of the many options for helping reduce symptoms. About the Studies A 2018 study in Turkey studied the effects of…