As an audiologist I was trained to identify, diagnose, and manage or treat disorders of the inner ear. One of the most common disorders I help treat and manage is called tinnitus. Tinnitus is commonly described by my patients as ringing or buzzing in the ears that can vary from low to high-pitched. The noiseContinue reading “Tinnitus Causes and Treatment”
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Common Misconceptions About Amplification
Have you ever said the following: “Hearing aids are too expensive,” “Hearing aids are all the same” or “Hearing loss is normal for my age”? These common misconceptions are dangerous since they can cause you to ignore your hearing loss or to purchase an ineffective product. Don’t be misinformed. Even with a small budget, youContinue reading “Common Misconceptions About Amplification”
One Hearing Aid or Two
“Do I need two hearing aids, or can I get by with just one?” This question is one I hear quite frequently from patients with hearing loss in both ears. Personally, I understand their point of view: why invest in two hearing aids if one will suffice? However, as an audiologist, I know the benefitsContinue reading “One Hearing Aid or Two”
Top 4 Reasons Your Hearing Aids Whistle!
“Give a little whistle!” If you’ve ever watched Disney’s Pinnochio, you are likely familiar with the song that Jiminy Cricket sings, titled, “Give a Little Whistle.” In the movie, this whistle is a cry for help. If you wear hearing aids, chances are you have heard them whistle at some point or another. This soundContinue reading “Top 4 Reasons Your Hearing Aids Whistle!”
Features of Assistive Listening Devices
May signifies an exciting time of the year for audiologists around the world. Flowers are blooming, the air is growing warmer, and Better Speech & Hearing Month has just begun. I thought long and hard about what topic I would cover during this important month. Many people know that hearing aids improve communication and promoteContinue reading “Features of Assistive Listening Devices”
Hearing Aids of the Future
Researchers are constantly improving hearing aid performance and appeal. One of their goals is to reduce background noise to make focused listening easier. To accomplish this task, researchers have undertaken a new study investigating the use of brainwaves in improving speech understanding in noisy environments (Geirnaert et al., 2020). Hearing aids with this technology mightContinue reading “Hearing Aids of the Future”
What You Don’t Know About Pets and Hearing Aids
The majority of people in the United States have had a pet at some point. Some didn’t have pets until they were older, and others have had pets throughout their lives and cannot imagine living without an animal companion. Dogs keep us active by requiring exercise and care. Cats comfort us when we’re lonely –Continue reading “What You Don’t Know About Pets and Hearing Aids”
Could your hip implant be causing your hearing loss?
Over the years, metal hip replacements have been found to cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance issues. Though issues may not occur shortly after the replacement, after some wear or corrosion of the chrome or cobalt individuals may experience damage in the auditory system.[i] Even though the metal is localized in the hip, over time,Continue reading “Could your hip implant be causing your hearing loss?”