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Archive for August, 2009

What are ways to protect me/you from hearing loss?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

benben3501 asked: What are ways to protect me/you from hearing loss? I am a DJ and I usually DJ 2-3 times a month and I want to keep my hearing as long as possible. I am also 12 and I cant afford to lose a lot of my hearing while im 21 because I will [...]

Difference between hearing loss and being partially deaf?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

NozDontKnowMyNamz asked: I know this might seem completely obvious, but I still want to know What sets these two terms apart, I wouldn’t think they’re synonymous.
I have mild hearing loss at two specific frequency points. A loss doesn’t mean a complete absence at those points; I’m thinking that there must be [...]

Is there a cure for a type of hearing loss called tinnitus?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Afloat asked: Two years ago, my friend suffered a mini stroke and lost his right ear of hearing. Otherwise, everything else seems to be fine. I wonder if an MRI procedure could pinpoint the area within the ear that is causing the hissing/tunnel sound.
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Requirements for getting a hearing aid?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

siropson asked: Hi does anyone know if there are requirements for getting a hearing aid? like how much loss, what if its just one ear, are there other things they can do besides a hearing aid? I have significant hearing loss in my left ear from childhood ear infections and it seems to [...]

Could I get stem cell therapy in Japan for hearing loss?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Chibi N asked: I heard in Japan they are already doing treatments for other diseases, is there one for hearing loss???
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Sharp inner ear pain/loss of hearing?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

PetitLolita3 asked: My BFs left ear gets clogged at least once or twice a year & the clogging is accopanied by muted or 80% loss of hearing. Usually he just puts some ear ache drops in there & in a few days he’s right as rain.
But this time he had the clogging & loss of [...]

Does environmental noise count in hearing loss on headphones?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

alighieri00 asked: Ok, that sounded odd. Basically, if I walk down the street listening to my headphones, I have to turn them up louder to hear the music, thanks to cars and trucks passing by. Does this have the same detrimental effect on my hearing that turning the music louder would if I were in [...]

i didnt treat my ear infection, will i get hearing loss?

Friday, August 21st, 2009

everybodymoveyourbody asked: I’m pretty sure i had an ear infection, but it wasn’t very bad. It ached every few minutes a little, but the pain was bearable. I didn’t know what it was and didn’t bother going to the doctor with it. I now found out it was probably an ear infection, i also have [...]

With in Rs 3000/- range can I get good quality hearing aid ( digital or analog )?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

sekhar asked: I am suffering from mild hearing loss. I would like to wear hearing aid. I come to know, There are different type / models of hearing aids availble in the market. Give me some important guide lines to select best quality hearing aid within range of Rs.2000 – Rs. 3000/- ( [...]

What’s wrong with my ear? I have a lot of pain in my left ear & some hearing loss?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

ilmbg239 asked: My left ear feels plugged and it is really painful. Also, if I tilt my head to the left side it feels like someone is stabbing my eardrum. My throat only on my left side hurts and I have mucus drainage in the back of my throat. I am starting to cough a [...]