Overwhelmingly, people tend to associate hearing loss with aging. This is a misconception. One study has found that up to 15% of children have some form of hearing loss. Some infants can even be born with impaired hearing—a phenomenon known… Read More
Archive for September, 2020
Can Earplugs Cause Hearing Damage?
You’ve likely used earplugs at least once before. Seeing as hearing loss is among the most frequently occurring chronic health issues nationwide, it makes sense that you’d want to protect those ears. A pair of silicone or even custom-molded earplugs… Read More
The Basics of Tinnitus
Here at Bay Area Audiology, we do our best to help sufferers of tinnitus to cope with their condition. But it has been some time since we have provided an overview of tinnitus itself. Below, we have laid out the… Read More
Three Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss
Most of us are familiar with one or more causes of hearing loss. Of course, aging and excessive noise exposure are leading causes. You might have been surprised to discover that heart disease, diabetes, and even dental health can also… Read More