May 13, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Hearing loss can happen at any age. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Hearing loss is also the number one most common type of birth defect in the U.S. Nearly 12,000 children are born each year with some […]
April 21, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The many tiny nerve endings in your inner ear are central to your hearing. When these nerve endings (or other structures in the inner ear) are harmed, the result is often sensorineural hearing impairment. Typically, sensorineural deafness does not result in a complete inability to hear. Rather, it reduces the person’s ability to hear particular […]
April 17, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
March 23, 2014: McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care Expand Grand Rapids MI Tinnitus Therapy Excerpt: “Being able to provide the most up-to-date tinnitus therapies locally in Grand Rapids is a source of pride for the audiologists at McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care.” Read full press release at: http://www.prreach.com/mcdonald-audiology-hearing-health-care-expand-grand-rapids-mi-tinnitus-therapy/ Download PDF: Click Here […]
April 7, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Is hearing loss genetic? Without a doubt, the answer is “Yes.” If you look at the data, genetic causes are actually the largest category of hearing losses. On top of that, hearing loss is regarded as the most common birth defect in the developed world. Essential genetics. Genes are basically pieces of code that make […]
March 22, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Three of the more recognizable indication of Meniere’s disease are tinnitus, vertigo, and fluctuating hearing loss. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in your hearing and balance.Despite the fact that medical experts cannot yet cure this condition, there are nonetheless things you can do to lessen the outward symptoms and […]
February 28, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
To protect your hearing, begin with the basics – ear plugs. These small devices are inserted into the ear to block out disruptive or damaging sounds. Shopping for ear plugs can be confusing, as there are a large variety of styles available, but with patience and a little bit of know-how you can find the […]
February 20, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You want to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the range of charitable organizations is overwhelming. Just a few of the factors to consider are the cause itself, the trustworthiness of the organization, and how the resources are used. Here are a few hearing-health specific charities you may want to consider as part of […]
January 19, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Over 90 million people (fourty two percent of the American population) experience feelings of vertigo, dizziness, and loss of balance during their lifetime; for many of them, this encounter becomes a chronic condition. In the elderly, dizziness is the most common reason that people over seventy five visit a doctor, and for people over 65, […]
December 23, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Conductive hearing loss sufferers have difficulty hearing caused by a problem with their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This form of hearing loss arises from a blockage in the ear canal, but it also may be due to a malformation or congenital absence in the ear. In many cases conductive hearing loss can be […]
December 16, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Most likely you already know about a great number of drugs that can cause kidney failure, increase risk of infection, and cause numerous other side effects. But were you aware that there are certain medicines that can be harmful to your hearing? These medications do exist, and they’re called ototoxic. Ototoxic medications are prescription and […]
