Author Archive for: ‘Judy’
Hearing Loss and Depression
The study yielded interesting results. First, the adults over age 70 were more likely to report hearing loss, but not mild/moderate or severe depression. Hearing loss was strongly associated with lower educational level. Lifestyle factors (Body Mass Index, smoking, binge drinking) were associated with both …
Hearing Loss that Runs in Families
Does hearing loss run in families? Yes, hearing loss can impact members of the same family. Let’s talk about some of the ways this can occur. One way hearing loss can affect families is through genetic inheritance. A person may inherit a mutated gene or …
How to Read an Audiogram and Determine Degrees of Hearing Loss
What information is on an audiogram and what does it mean for the person’s hearing ability? The amount (or degree) of hearing loss a person experiences is based on hearing sensitivity. In order to determine a person’s degree of hearing loss, their hearing thresholds must …
Communication Professionals
Who are Communication Professionals? There are two types of communication professionals: speech language pathologists and audiologists. Speech language pathologists (SLPs) provide diagnostic identification, assessment, and treatment services for speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders in children and adults. Audiologists provide diagnostic assessment and (re)habilitation, including …
Hearing and My Health
The potential connection between hearing loss, health conditions, and medications used to treat health conditions has been explored over the years. Although these are complex issues that researchers are still exploring, I would like to give you an overview of some health conditions and medications …
Ear Wax Build-Up or Hearing Loss?
I’m frequently asked “can ear wax build-up be the cause of trouble hearing?” For some people who produce excessive earwax the answer is yes. Although earwax might seem annoying or disgusting, it actually has important jobs, such as protecting the ear drum from foreign materials …
