{"id":1924,"date":"2022-04-14T17:43:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T21:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2022-04-14T17:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T21:43:30","slug":"how-allergies-may-affect-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/how-allergies-may-affect-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Allergies May Affect Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you experience itchy eyes, sinus pressure, runny nose, sneezing and <a href=\"https:\/\/acaai.org\/allergies\/symptoms\/headaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headache<\/a> during the spring months? What about hearing loss? If your hearing loss is seasonal, it may actually be connected to your allergies. We review the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pressure-from-allergies-1280x963.jpg\" alt=\"Man experiencing sinus pressure due to allergies.\" class=\"wp-image-1926\" width=\"249\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pressure-from-allergies-1280x963.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pressure-from-allergies-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pressure-from-allergies-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pressure-from-allergies-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies are an immune system response to substances deemed harmful, which are known as allergens. When an allergen, like pollen at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.h4wpc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Historic Fourth Ward Park<\/a>, enters your body, your immune system attacks by releasing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). This antibody tells your cells to release histamine, which increases mucus production and triggers inflammation. It\u2019s this chemical that causes your <a href=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/allergy-sinus\/symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Allergies Affect Hearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ear is made up of three parts, all of which can be affected by allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The outer ear. <\/strong>If you experience an allergic skin reaction, it can cause swelling and itching of the outer ear and ear canal, which can block soundwaves from traveling through.<\/li><li><strong>The middle ear.<\/strong> The Eustachian tubes connect the middle ear to the back of the throat. Their job is to allow fluid to drain and air pressure to equalize. If they become blocked, fluid can become trapped and an ear infection can result, leading to temporary hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>The inner ear.<\/strong> People with Meniere\u2019s disease, which causes hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), balance issues and a feeling of fullness in the ear, can be triggered by allergies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Allergies &amp; Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and wear <a href=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/hearing\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>, it\u2019s important to know that certain allergens, like pollen and dust, can clog the microphone ports in your devices. This is why daily cleanings are so important for the function of your hearing aids, especially during allergy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people feel as though they are allergic to the hearing aids themselves. This could instead be due to poor fit, moisture in the ear, wax accumulation or dry skin. Sometimes, however, people are sensitive to the material used to make the earmold. If this is the case, your audiologist can order you a new one made of something else. For more information about the link between allergies and hearing loss or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call <span class=\"company-name \">The ENT Center of Central Georgia<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/how-audiobooks-can-help-improve-speech-understanding\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Audiobooks Can Help Improve Speech Understanding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/what-to-know-about-musical-ear-syndrome\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Musical Ear Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/what-to-know-about-asymmetrical-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Asymmetrical Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you experience itchy eyes, sinus pressure, runny nose, sneezing and headache during the spring months? What about hearing loss? If your hearing loss is seasonal, it may actually be connected to your allergies. We review the link below. What Causes Allergies? Allergies are an immune system response to substances deemed harmful, which are known&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Some people feel as though they are allergic to the hearing aids themselves. 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