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Misdiagnosis in Children: Learning Disability or Childhood Hearing Loss?

Childhood hearing loss can exhibit symptoms that mimic those of someone with a learning disability, which often leads to misdiagnosis. Continue reading

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9 Tips For Communicating Effectively With People With Hearing Loss

With this year’s theme being ‘connecting people’, here are some strategies for communicating effectively with people with hearing loss. Continue reading

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How Hearing Loss Increases Loneliness

Whether it’s simply a byproduct of the aging process or due to another cause, hearing loss and loneliness often go hand in hand. Continue reading

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How Do Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears

Spring allergies can affect your ears and possibly your hearing. Let’s take a look at why that is and also what can be done about it. Continue reading

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Professional Earwax Removal: Is It Necessary?

Excessive earwax or an earwax buildup is more common than you might think. However, is professional earwax removal the right option for you? Continue reading

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What Happens If You Don’t Treat Hearing Loss?

Untreated hearing loss can get worse and have a significant impact on your daily living. Here are the steps to take to get the care you need. Continue reading

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9 Famous Celebrities Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

There are a significant number of famous celebrities who are deaf or hard of hearing. Let’s take a look at a few and see how far they’ve come even with less-than-perfect hearing. Continue reading

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Deaf Awareness Month: Celebrating the History of the Deaf Community

Deaf awareness month is a great time to talk about resources for the Deaf, how to effectively advocate for Deaf people, and where to go from here. Continue reading

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6 Reasons to Get a Hearing Test

If you can’t remember the last time you chose to get a hearing test, here are a few reasons why you should schedule one sooner than later! Continue reading

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5 Steps For Successful Treatment of Hearing Loss

Just like many other problems in life, treatment of hearing loss can be more successful when the problem is recognized and diagnosed early. Continue reading

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