by American Hearing and Balance | Nov 8, 2013 | Hearing Loss Articles
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million individuals across the United States are impacted by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss is brought on by contact with dangerous sound levels of 85 decibels (dB) or more, and may be...
by American Hearing and Balance | Oct 24, 2013 | Hearing Loss Articles
If you’ve previously attended a modern rock concert and found yourself thinking, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s means of informing you that...
by American Hearing and Balance | Dec 7, 2012 | Hearing Loss Articles
Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Ludwig van Beethoven and Barbra Streisand – what trait do these diverse musicians all share? All of these musicians experienced – as a result of playing the music they love – permanent hearing loss. When I treat musicians, I...