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F.A.Q.
Common Questions
CAN I LOSE MY HEARING SUDDENLY?
Approximately 4,000 new cases of sudden deafness occur each year in the United States. Hearing loss affects only 1 ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience sudden deafness. Only 10 to 15 percent of patients with sudden deafness know what caused their loss.
HOW MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE TINNITUS?
Roughly 10 percent of the U.S. adult population, or about 25 million Americans, has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year.
HOW DOES EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE IMPACT YOUR HEARING?
Approximately 15 percent (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have
IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN HEARING LOSS AND AGE?
There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing loss.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF AMERICAN ADULTS REPORT HEARING LOSS?
Approximately 17 percent of American adults report some degree of hearing loss.
WHICH GENDER IS MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE HEARING LOSS?
Men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.
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Can Hearing Loss Lead to Social Isolation and Loneliness?
When John’s wife asked for the volume on the TV to be turned down, he gave up and turned off the TV altogether. If he turned it down to a volume level she could tolerate, he could no longer understand what was said. He blamed it on her sensitive ears. John also...
Is Exercise Good for Your Hearing?
We all know that exercising is good for our bodies. But we tend to think of our bodies in the context of what is good for our muscular health, cardiovascular health and general well being. Three recent studies have demonstrated a link between reduced physical activity...
Spring, Summer, Noise & Hearing Loss
Coming soon, warmer weather. Time to head outside and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer, BBQ’s, summer concerts, boating, baseball games and so much more. While we hope you enjoy these activities, we also want you to keep in mind that many of these...
5 Surprising Things Treating Hearing Loss Says About You
Are you ignoring a hearing problem because you’re afraid it might say the wrong thing about you? Research by Better Hearing may prove just the opposite. Founded in 1973, Better Hearing conducts research and engages in hearing health education to help people...
Why Do My Ears Pop When I Fly?
Anyone who has ever flown in a plane has probably experienced the discomfort of fullness in your ears. This feeling is often followed by the sudden urge to “pop” your ears, sometimes the “popping” occurs spontaneously, and sometimes it requires some assistance. But...
Can You Prevent Hearing Loss?
More than 36 million Americans have hearing loss (some estimates place the number as high as 43 million). More than half of those individuals are under the age of 65. One of the leading causes of hearing loss is exposure to excessive amounts of noise. When...