Don’t Believe the Hype: Hearing Health Myths
Hearing loss is common throughout Utah and the rest of the country. Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing impairment to a certain degree; that translates to one in five people in American Fork. Even those with perfect hearing probably have some misconceptions about hearing loss. Separating myth from reality will enable you to spot the…
Beware of Hearing Loss When Working with Chemicals
Hearing loss affects about one in five people in American Fork. Usually, it’s the result of excess noise, aging, disease or trauma. Chemicals are another lesser-known cause of hearing loss in Utah. How Certain Chemicals Harm the Ears Certain chemicals can damage the neural pathways and hair cells of the cochlea when they get into…
Tips for Getting Water Out of Your Ears
Summertime in American Fork means backyard barbecues, baseball games, and floating down the river. This latter activity is a great way to beat the Utah heat but can lead to a painful infection and temporary hearing loss should water become trapped in your ears. Be sure to remove built-up water before it leads to problems….
Goggles Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
An estimated 40 percent of people in American Fork will experience dizziness or imbalance at some point in their lifetime. Balance disorders became more common as we age, and vertigo – an extreme form of dizziness that produces a sensation of spinning or movement – is one of the most widely-reported. Vertigo can be difficult…
Surprising Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Utah
About one in five residents of American Fork has hearing loss. Many can blame the usual suspects: advancing age, noise exposure or trauma. But there are other factors that can lead to hearing loss in Utah – and some of them are bound to surprise you. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Impairment According to your American…
Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Drug & Alcohol Use
If you have hearing loss in American Fork – especially if you are younger than 50 – you’re twice as likely to misuse prescription opioids, according to a new national study. Your odds of abusing alcohol and other drugs are also higher. This makes early detection and treatment extremely important. Hearing Loss & Substance Abuse…
Tinnitus: More Common Than You Think in Utah
If you frequently notice a ringing in your ears but don’t even own a bell, you are part of a not-so-select group of people suffering from tinnitus. How non-excusive is this? About one in every five people experiences tinnitus in American Fork. It’s widespread throughout the U.S. and other countries, making it one of the…
Understanding Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in American Fork, odds are good that you have the most difficulty understanding women’s and children’s voices. This is because most types of hearing loss affect high-frequency sounds. A rare condition called reverse-slope hearing loss made headlines recently when a woman from China – identified only as “Chen”…
The Sad Truth About Hearing Loss & Depression
About one out of every five people in American Fork has hearing loss. Along with difficulty communicating, these people are at risk for a number of associated medical problems if they do not take steps to treat their impairment. The correlation between hearing loss and a number of physical, social and psychological conditions is well-established;…
How Do Kids Lose Their Hearing?
If you’re like most people, you probably associate hearing loss with old age. But seniors aren’t the only ones to suffer from impaired hearing; in fact, only about one-third of patients are older than 65. In reality, hearing loss affects people of all ages – even children. Nearly 15 percent of kids in American Fork…
