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Hearing Loss Prevalent in Baby Boomers

Alvin Toh asked: Hearing loss is a common problem in those over 65 years old. But now, more youngsters and baby boomers are being diagnosed with hearing loss. Exposure to excessive noise levels is the main culprit.On the top of the list of noise induced hearing loss causes is listening to loud music. It is [...]

hearing test failed in left ear on 21st day rescreening. Did anybodies baby pass later?

Bru asked: My son was tested on day1, day2 and day21. His left ear failed. He has audiologist appointment on 6th week. Is there any chance of him passing. He was 8.6 lbs full term baby. Nobody in the family have hearing problem. My first son is fine. Did anybody’s child pass the test after [...]

Stop Mumbling!

Sandia Hearing Aids asked:  Stop Mumbling! There is a potentially devastating part of hearing loss that no one is talking about. Current thinking among an estimated 28 million of the hearing impaired is that hearing loss can be corrected fully and completely at any time. I can’t tell you how wrong that thinking is. If you don’t [...]

How is Adult Hearing Loss Evaluated?

Tanja Kelly asked: Of the estimated 28 million American patients of hearing loss problems, 54 % adults older than age 65 suffer from significant hearing loss. This makes hearing loss the third most frequently reported chronic medical condition in America. To determine whether adult hearing loss has occurred in grown ups, audiologists conduct different tests [...]

What will be the next step if my 13 month old fails his hearing test?

Tears are *Diamonds* asked: Today I have an appt with the audiologist and I am really nervous. He doesn’t respond to any noise, me calling him, talking to him, loud banging, nothing, and I also have a cousin that was born deaf. So if he should fail this test (God willing he doesn’t), what would [...]

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