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Deciphering hearing disorders

It is estimated that approximately 28 million Americans have a hearing disorder. Further, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that hearing disorders are a higher rate among men. Additionally, hearing disorders among children is on the rise; 2 to 3 of 1,000 children in the United States is either hard-of-hearing or … Continue reading

Hard of Hearing

Individuals who are hard-of-hearing have differing amounts of hearing loss. Yet the amount of hearing loss is not enough to be classified as deaf. This hearing disorder can be frustrating because the quality of hearing can vary from one situation to another. In order to cope, they utilize hearing aids and lip-reading to supplement their … Continue reading

Causes of Hearing Impairments

There are several causes of hearing disorders. Long-term exposure to environmental noise has been found to be a major contributor to hearing disorders or loss. Examples of environmental noises include living near airports or freeways, car stereos, children’s toys, crowds and hair dryers. Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibel level, … Continue reading