When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it dehydrate you? Make you sleepy? There might also be a more serious possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
