Why Do Some Antibiotics Cause Hearing Loss?
While antibiotics are necessary, life-saving drugs, some also carry the risk of hearing loss. The fact that these medications can cause damage to the ear makes them ototoxic. What Is Ototoxicity? If a medication is ototoxic, it means it can damage the ear and result in: Hearing loss Tinnitus Balance issues Currently, there are over…
Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, screeching, hissing, whistling, roaring, whooshing or humming sound. Though there is no external source for these sounds, you may feel as though you’re standing under St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. There are many things that can exacerbate tinnitus; taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers is one of them. What the Research…
Habits You Should Quit for Your Hearing Health
We are now one month into 2022, which means many resolutions have been pushed to the sideline. Even if you were not able to start writing your great American novel or make it to the gym every day, you have plenty of time to make some life changes. A great way to start is giving…
What Is AI in a Hearing Aid?
If your email account categorizes your messages, your favorite streaming platform recommends what to watch next or your car can park itself, you’re familiar with a form of technology known as artificial intelligence (AI). Another surprising place you may find AI is in your hearing aids. What Is Artificial Intelligence? AI is the ability of…
Tuning Into Hidden Hearing Loss
You notice that you’re starting to have trouble following conversations. Especially when you’re out somewhere loud or with a lot of background noise, like grabbing a burger with friends at Yard House. You prefer quiet spots to converse with people, so you don’t mishear them. Eventually, you get concerned enough to take a hearing test,…
How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is an illness that occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can even be fatal. There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (which occurs when pregnant). Common symptoms of diabetes include…
Did You Know October Is Audiology Awareness Month?
Do you enjoy listening to the sounds of leaves crunching under your feet at Heather Farm Park, the crackle of a bonfire or the tweeting of birds? If you have hearing loss, you may not even realize these beautiful sounds are missing. Fortunately, October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time to…
Can a Cold Hurt Your Hearing?
While it is still technically summer until September 22, the prevalence of Halloween decorations and pumpkin spice lattes is a sign that it is unofficially fall. This means cold and flu season is coming. In addition to the traditional symptoms commonly associated with a virus, experiencing hearing loss can make you feel even worse. Cold…
What You Miss Out on if You Get an OTC Hearing Aid
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are in the news again as regulators are preparing for their arrival. While they boast a lot of great benefits, there are some important points to consider when deciding if you should purchase your hearing aid through traditional channels or opt for the direct-to-consumer option. What Is an OTC Hearing Aid?…
Improve Your Well-Being with Music
Music has great societal, cultural and social significance. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have been using music as a way to connect. Unfortunately, if you are living with hearing loss, you are missing out on the numerous benefits music can have on your overall quality of life. Hearing aids can help. Benefits of…
