By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Autism is a condition that presents itself from early childhood and is marked by communication disorders, shorter attention span and inability to form relationships with other people. The number of deaf children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. Such condition can further complicate communication development. According…
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Adults aged 50 onwards are more prone to hearing loss due to age-related damage to the cochlea, the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti, or spiral organ, the receptor organ for hearing. There are two types of hearing loss:…
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Musicians love sounds. Nobody can argue that fact. They also value their hearing, one of the main reasons why they can perform well and according to their audience’s expectations. It’s a common occurrence for musicians to use earplugs while performing. Loud or very near sounds may cause a temporary change in…
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is holding its 2017 convention on June 22-25 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Early registration is open until March 31 at lower rates. You can register online by logging into the HLAA online portal. You may also sign up offline by completing the early-bird registration…
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Ear infections are more common in children because of hygiene habits, developing or underdeveloped immune systems, and shorter and narrower Eustachian tubes. Also known as the auditory tube or pharyngotympanic tube, the Eustachian tube equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum to prevent damage as well as drains mucus from…
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao The ear is a very sensitive organ of the body and consists of three parts: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The middle ear can be found between the eardrum and the oval window of the ear. Signs and symptoms of an infection in the middle ear vary between children…
Read MoreThe majority of us have probably used the above-mentioned responses at one time or another. It may be caused by outside factors, by the speakers themselves, or by our temporary loss of attention. However, if you keep on using these phrases, and are getting tired of hearing yourself utter them, it might be best to…
Read MoreMost of us have in one time or another, experienced that feeling of being off, of not being able to keep our balance, or feeling like the room is spinning. One of the most common causes of this condition is labrynthitis or vestibulitis, the inflammation of the inner ear. Equilibrium is a function of the…
Read MoreFor those suffering from hearing loss, the science of sound and how sound travels is an interesting subject. Learning how sounds travels through various states of matter, echo, and vibrations of sounds are discussed in the video.
Read MoreWhen you’re healing from a cold, sometimes that cold can unfortunately turn into an ear infection. Even though there are things that you can do while you’re healing to keep those mucus membranes at bay, many patients still suffer from blocked sinuses each year. New technology like a balloon sinuplasty, is giving patients more options….
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