The Centers for Disease Control reports that about 10 percent of the U.S. adult population (about 25 million Americans) experiences tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition in which people hear noises, described as a ringing sound, a high-pitched tone, sometimes a humming, hissing, static or buzzing sound. These noises are not objectively present, and that is why we refer to the condition as subjective tinnitus.
48 million Americans have significant hearing loss. 1 out of 3 people over age 65 have some degree of hearing loss. 2 out of 3 people over 75 have a hearing loss. 14% of those ages 45-64 have some type of hearing loss.
1) Age Related Hearing Loss:
The most common cause of hearing loss is presbycusis,
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The Epley Maneuver is used to treat vertigo caused by the disorder paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
Nosebleeds, while sometimes aggressive and very messy, are usually extremely easy to handle. They are very common, especially in children between 2 and 10 year old and adults between 50 and 80 years old.
A nosebleed seems fairly straightforward: blood is exiting the body from your nose.
Cerumen, commonly known as ear wax, ranges between 20 to 50 percent fat and coats the ear canal. It’s purpose is to help moisturize, clean, and fight off infection in the ear canal. Produced by the wax glands around the outer part of the ear canal,
If you have started to read my posts, you may notice that I’m becoming a fan of Jane Brody and her pieces in the New York Times.
Here is another example of how she advances our understanding on how hearing loss can cost you far more than just your ability to hear.
A recent study from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging has found that for older adults with impaired hearing, brain tissue loss happens faster than it does for those with normal hearing.
The results and conclusions are effectively summarized in this article from Hub,
This article from The Hearing Review offers terrific insight into a new long-term study that shows how wearing hearing aids can reduce cognitive decline associated with hearing loss, and may motivate older adults to finally seek the professional care they need.
The study a
