The ear is a complex organ that plays a wide-ranging role in life’s experiences. For these reasons, hearing loss can be caused by many different factors. Some causes of hearing loss have solutions, and others do not, but understanding the types of hearing loss is crucial for any hope of recovery.       There […]

Acoustic trauma sounds like the name of a rock band, doesn’t it? Actually, acoustic trauma refers to injuries to your hearing in the inner ear due to very loud noise, such as gunshots, machinery, explosions, or rock music concerts.   When your inner ear can’t handle the loud noise(s), you may experience temporary–or permanent–hearing loss. […]

Hunters, as well as gun range, backyard and target shooters can suffer serious and permanent damage to their inner ear drums when exposed to gunshots without wearing ear protection. Nevertheless, individuals will often neglect to use this protection, either because they are unaware of how significant the damage can be, or when their options consist […]