Am I Doing It Wrong? How To Prevent Hearing Loss
Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Craig Kasper, an audiologist with nearly 30 years of experience and founder of New York Hearing Doctors, shares essential insights on preventing hearing loss. He discusses the impact of noise exposure in urban environments and highlights safe headphone practices to protect auditory health. The dangers of using Q-tips are also unveiled, along with safer ear care alternatives. Plus, he explores the latest advancements in hearing aids that are revolutionizing lives and the importance of regular screenings for proactive care.
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Hearing Loss Causes
- Hearing loss isn't always age-related, with various factors like genetics, noise, medications, and illnesses playing a role.
- Even common drugs like high-dose aspirin can be ototoxic, meaning toxic to the ears.
Types of Hearing Loss
- Conductive hearing loss, affecting the outer or middle ear, is often medically treatable.
- Sensorineural hearing loss, related to inner ear hair cell damage, isn't typically medically treatable.
Stress and Hearing
- Stress doesn't directly cause hearing loss but can worsen tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
- Stress impacts our auditory processing, especially in noisy environments.