Category: Hearing Loss

  • What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?

    Man with hearing aid on smartphone

    You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing…

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  • What is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?

    Low-frequency hearing loss is hearing loss characterized by difficulty hearing low-pitch sounds, including men’s voices, musical bass and thunder. It’s sometimes called reverse-slope hearing loss due to the shape it makes on an audiogram, which…

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  • How Your Ears Work

    You’ve probably not given too much thought to their ears, unless you’re getting them pierced or covering them up when it’s cold outside. But these complex organs demand some attention and respect. They are able to collect and process sounds and…

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