How to Care for Your Hearing Aids When It’s Raining
In the United States, an estimated 28.8 million adults could benefit from hearing aids. These technologically advanced devices are critical for improving your life with hearing loss by amplifying speech sounds and making communication more manageable. Proper maintenance of these devices is crucial to maximize their benefits and lifespan. One potential thing that can adversely…
What To Know About Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder is a hearing disorder that affects the inner ear and a person’s ability to understand speech. With ANSD, a person can detect sounds, but the ear struggles to send sound information to the brain. It is estimated that somewhere between one and 10% of people with hearing loss may have ANSD….
How To Protect Against Temporary Threshold Shifts
We often think of hearing damage as a fixed occurrence, but there are instances when our hearing can be temporarily affected, causing discomfort and concern. This phenomenon is known as a temporary threshold shift. Let’s explore what temporary threshold shift is, its causes, symptoms, prevention methods and when to make an appointment with a hearing…
Tips To Manage the Impact of Hyperacusis and Tinnitus
Many people are familiar with tinnitus, a condition affecting more than 50 million people in the United States, causing a ringing or buzzing in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Hyperacusis is a lesser-known condition affecting between 8% and 15.2% of adults, causing hypersensitivity to sounds others don’t notice or find commonplace….
Why Should You Protect Your Hearing While Cycling?
Cycling is a great way to stay fit while enjoying the crisp fall air in Dave Brubeck Park. When you think about safety while cycling, you likely picture wearing a helmet, following traffic rules and paying attention to visual and auditory signals. One factor you may not have considered is how cycling affects your hearing….
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Arthritis
The cooccurrence of hearing loss and arthritis is called a comorbidity. Comorbidity is the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or conditions in one person. In the case of arthritis and hearing loss, there are two common reasons why they may present together including: Arthritis medication. Hearing loss from medications is called ototoxicity. Certain…
Can Yoga and Meditation Help Treat Tinnitus?
Dealing with a persistent ringing or buzzing in your ears can not only be annoying, but for some tinnitus sufferers, it can interfere with their quality of life. For that reason, many with tinnitus look for ways to help manage their condition. Research has shown that yoga and meditation may be effective at reducing symptoms….
What Common Noises in the Ear Mean
Noises in the ear can be disorienting but are usually not a sign of a serious health condition. Let’s take a look at three common ear noises and examine their likely causes as well as treatment options. Why is My Ear Ringing? A ringing in the ear is usually tinnitus. However, some people experience different…
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a disruption in the way a person’s brain understands what they’re hearing. The disruption occurs from a disorder of the brain’s auditory system and most frequently manifests as a misinterpretation of speech sounds. APD is generally identified at a young age. Based on audiometric findings, an estimated 0.5-1% of the…
Study Shows Link Between Traffic Noise & Tinnitus
The term “tinnitus” describes a phantom ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming, buzzing or other sound in the ear that has no external source. While many people think of extremely loud events as being the main trigger for tinnitus, like rock concerts or explosions, the fact of the matter is that even everyday sounds can cause…