The two most common reasons that lead to individuals losing their hearing over time are age and noise. This is because as we get older, the tiny hair cells in our inner ear tend to break down and lose the ability to pick up sound vibrations as they used to do. In...
The loss of hearing in most of us as we get older is age-related (presbycusis). It is one of the most prevalent disorders that affect the elderly. The cause of this condition is usually due to the degeneration within the inner ear and along the nerve pathways to the...
One of the most challenging physical disorders is hearing loss, the inability to hear a sound and difficulty in communicating, which affects the mental and emotional well-being, relationships, and quality of life in general. Thankfully, hearing loss can be recovered...
New hearing aid users are usually surprised to discover that it takes a while to get used to their new device. When wearing hearing aids for the first time, you’ll be dealing with all the different sounds and stimuli that your brain has forgotten during the...
The subject of teenagers and hearing loss are complex subjects on their own. When both subjects come together, it can be a serious challenge for any parent or teacher. The major challenge with most teens worldwide, including Malaysia, is their refusal to wear their...
Deafness can be inherited right from birth. Inherited deafness can also develop over time during childhood or adulthood. Deafness has many causes, including genetic causes, which constitutes about 50% to 60% of deafness among babies. There are also environmental...
