Hearing Loss Tests: What You Need to Know
Each year, most Americans take the time to visit their dentists, general practitioners and eye doctors for an annual exam. Many times, however, people leave their hearing unchecked for years—or sometimes for a lifetime. Due to this, approximately 29 million Americans live their lives with untreated hearing loss. An undiagnosed hearing impairment can affect many…
Are You Suffering from Untreated Hearing Loss?
Across America, an estimated 36 million adults are living with a hearing impairment. Despite the fact that hearing loss negatively impacts physical wellness, mental health and valued relationships, only 1 in 5 of the people across Portland with hearing loss will seek treatment for their impairment. If you think you may be one of the…
Pediatric Hearing Loss
Congenital hearing loss occurs during fetal development and is present in infants from birth. While congenital hearing loss is much rarer than gradual hearing loss, it is still one of the most common birth defects amongst U.S. babies. It’s estimated that about 12,000 children are born with a hearing impairment each year across the country,…