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Hearing Loss Detection – Why Your Doctor May Have a Hard Time Diagnosing Hearing Loss

Primary care providers may not always be able to detect hearing loss because they may not consider hearing loss as the underlying cause of symptoms, especially if they are not aware of the patient’s hearing history. During a typical medical appointment, doctors have limited time to conduct a thorough examination, which may not include a comprehensive hearing evaluation.  Additionally, assessment …

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Exposure to Loud Noise During a Work Shift Can Harm Your Hearing

Do you work a noisy job? You may not even realize it. Professions such as mechanics, manufacturing and construction have a reputation for being loud but there are so many workplaces which are loud enough to damage your hearing, which slip under the radar. This is in part because it’s not just the level of sound which can cause lifelong …

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Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss

The World Health Organization (WHO) speculates that worldwide 466 million people suffer from hearing loss and this number is estimated to rise to nearly 900 million if understandings around hearing loss don’t change on an institutional and personal level. There are so many misconceptions around hearing loss which have created confusion and barriers around seeking treatments over the years. By …