by American Hearing and Balance | Jan 16, 2014 | Tinnitus Articles
Tinnitus is a common condition among adults, but the disorder also strikes children. Children are equally at risk for this potentially debilitating disorder. Unlike adults, who can usually figure out that the noises they keep hearing are outside of the norm, children...
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 | Oct 17, 2013 | Hearing Loss Articles
Are you looking for some basic facts and data to finally get a family member or friend to have a hearing evaluation or be fitted for a hearing aid? People often avoid seeking assistance for hearing loss, but talking to them about the causes, effects and prevalence of...
by American Hearing and Balance | Apr 12, 2013 | Tinnitus Articles
It’s been projected that 50 million people in the U.S. over the age of 50 suffer from tinnitus. Those who have tinnitus hear continuous sounds that no one around them can hear. These sounds vary from high-pitched ringing or whistling sounds, buzzing, or rapid...
by American Hearing and Balance | Dec 13, 2012 | Tinnitus Articles
Tinnitus (pronounced either tin-NYE-tus or TIN-ni-tus according to the American Tinnitus Association) is defined as hearing sounds that in most cases no one else can hear. Tinnitus is more common in men than women, and tends to be age-related, appearing most commonly...