Musical hallucinations (MH) are a fascinating and often unsettling phenomenon where individuals perceive music, melodies, or songs without any external auditory stimulus. Unlike simple auditory hallucinations […]
The ability to hear is fundamental to human connection, communication, and development. For children born with profound genetic hearing loss, particularly due to mutations in the […]
Understanding Single-Sided Deafness (SSD) Single-Sided Deafness (SSD) is a condition where an individual has little to no hearing in one ear while the other ear retains […]
If you’re a teenager who’s excellent at hearing the shimmer of cymbals but struggles with deeper voices—or you’re finding a teacher “just isn’t loud enough” when […]
As women approach perimenopause and menopause, many experience changes in their hearing, including hearing loss and tinnitus. These issues may be linked to hormonal shifts, particularly […]
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss worldwide, following age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). It affects approximately 6% of the […]
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only 100% preventable hearing loss in the world. NIHL results from damage to the inner ear caused by exposure to […]
Overview of Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) is a rare condition that results from the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells […]
At The Audiology Place, one of the critical tools we use to assess hearing health is a test called Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs). This simple, non-invasive test […]