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…