How common is hearing loss? Is it less common than vision loss?


Posted August 17th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
hearing loss
Anonymous asked:


It seems like a lot of people have vision loss and need glasses but I don’t see that many people with hearing loss.
How come vision loss is a lot more common?

I need a cell phone that is hearing aid compatible?


Posted March 23rd, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
hearing aid
Camper88 asked:


the samsung x495 that is supposedly hearing aid compatible has a lot of static. I would prefer a cell phone that would allow me to use my tele coil.

Can frequent ear infections cause hearing loss?


Posted March 9th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
hearing loss
Traci J asked:


My son is 5 and has had a lot of ear infections but never tubes. Recently he has been having a hard time hearing. I asked his doctor about this and she made him an appointment with an audiologist. What exactly does an audiologist do? Tubes? Any information on this will be appreciated.

How many decibels of hearing loss is considered a lot?


Posted February 11th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
hearing loss
mragizzarelli asked:


How many decibels are considered slight reduction?

I have slight reduction in one ear, I can only notice if I have head phones in, not a big deal for me. How many decibels do you think I lost in it? I want to join the marines, my recruiter said it shouldnt be a big deal but I’m still wondering.

How loud should you listen to on the earphone to not cause hearing loss?


Posted January 21st, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
hearing loss
firecracker asked:


I listen with my earphone a lot, but it’s not loud, only about 1/4 the entire volume, I’m afraid I’ll have permanent hearing loss, is that loud enough to cause me hearing loss?