It’s officially back to school season, and even during the “new normal,” now is an excellent time to gather the supplies needed to help make the new school year a success. However, stocking up on notebooks and pens aren’t the only things you should think about. A child’s ability to hear can make or break their school year and can even have an effect on their social life.
There’s a lot to think about when your child goes back to school, especially now during the ‘new normal.’ Between getting everything you need together and the new COVID restrictions, it’s enough to make any parent’s head spin. Unfortunately, back to school hearing health is crucial, yet often overlooked by many.
According to the Center for Disease Control,
With the last days of summer upon us, many are scrambling to get as much time in the water as possible while the weather is still warm. While there is nothing better than cooling off in a swimming pool, in the bay, or ocean, exposure to the elements can create problems for your ear. During the summer,
We live in a digital age, and today’s children are exposed to technology every which way. The use of tablets and phones has become an electronic babysitter for some parents when downtime is needed. Utilizing an electronic device to watch a show, listen to music, or play a game has its upsides, but when headphones are used in conjunction,
One of the most common causes of hearing loss in young adults, otosclerosis is a disease that affects the bones of the middle ear. Otosclerosis affects the stapes bone, which is the smallest hone in the human body, yet the stapes plays a crucial role in your ability to hear. Having the ability to hear means the stapes bone,
While wearing masks are the new normal and are required in many establishments, for those who are hard of hearing, wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic makes communication much more difficult. Managing face masks and impaired hearing is a challenge for many since it makes it impossible to read lips and visual cues.
During the summer, a person’s allergies can run rampant, resulting in blocked sinuses. Often caused by a sinus infection, cold, or allergies, blocked sinuses can occur due to dysfunction of the Eustachian tube. When the sinuses become blocked, temporary hearing loss can be one of the symptoms experienced, which may be unsettling to some. In these situations,
With Independence Day around the corner, people are gearing up to celebrate. The Fourth of July is full of backyard parties, barbeques, and of course, fireworks. For many, watching a breathtaking fireworks display is the cherry on top of a fun and exciting day. However, this often calls for a loud celebration. So loud, in fact,
Smoking is an unhealthy habit that can affect more than just your lungs. We know that cigarettes can contribute to allergies, chronic bronchitis, cancer, emphysema, and can affect the body’s ability to hear. Still, many are not aware of the link between cigarette smoking and hearing loss.
A clear liquid that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) helps cushion the brain inside the skull and is responsible for delivering nutrients. However, when there is a tear in the brain tissue, CSF fluid can escape. A CSF leak can leak into other parts of the body, and even into your connective tissue and muscles.