Hyperacusis is a condition in which a person has a heightened sensitivity to noises within the normal range of volume and pitch. It can get to the point that certain normal noises (like a dog barking or music over a loudspeaker) can even cause pain. As you can imagine, this can make it very difficult for an affected person to … Read More
DO I HAVE TINNITUS?
Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears? If so, you have experienced tinnitus. Tinnitus can be annoying, inconvenient, or even painful for the many people who suffer from it. Interestingly, some people never really notice symptoms of tinnitus, even though they are experiencing it. Recent research indicates that people have varying experiences of tinnitus, and these symptoms originate … Read More
NOISE POLLUTION AND HEARING HEALTH
There is noise pollution everywhere we go: there are even “noise-cancelling” features in our earbuds and headphones that filter out background noises for us. If we are exposed to unwanted noises for too long, it can be very irritating. No matter what the noise pollution: airplanes overhead or traffic from a nearby road, a dog barking or a lawnmower in … Read More
FIVE SHOCKING LINKS TO HEARING DAMAGE
Most of us understand the most commonly-known causes of hearing loss: loud noises, excessive ear wax, aging… but there are some other causes of hearing loss you may not have known about. Here are five links to hearing loss that you may not have expected. Medical Drugs: Antibiotics and Over-the-Counter Ototoxic drugs, such as NSAIDS (anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen, acetaminophen and … Read More
WHAT IS VERTIGO AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Though there are different types of Vertigo, they are all caused by issues with the inner ear. One type is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, which can be caused by a build-up of small particles of calcium in the inner ear. Another cause can be Vestibular neuritis, which is an infection in the nerves of the inner ear. Meniere’s disease can … Read More
COULD THE SEVERITY OF TINNITUS ORIGINATE IN THE BRAIN?
Ringing in the ears, also called tinnitus, can be a debilitating problem for the millions of people who suffer in the U.S. Some who are affected by tinnitus, however, do not suffer any major symptoms. Recent studies show that a person’s experience with tinnitus originates with the brain, not the ears. One study from the University of Illinois found that … Read More
WELCOME SPRING – PREPARE YOUR EARS!
Spring is in the air! The weather is changing and we are already starting to enjoy blooming flowers and warmer! With the changing of seasons, we also get rainy weather, seasonal allergies, and erratic temperatures. Along with hearing aids, these changes can affect us, but we can downplay those effects. The Weather is Changing With changing weather, some people have … Read More
Simple Steps to Protect and Preserve Your Hearing
The key to preserving hearing is prevention. Once hearing function has been diminished or lost, there is no way to reverse it. Unfortunately many do not realize all of the easy things we can do to protect our hearing while we still have it. Here are a few simple steps to prevent hearing loss and protect your hearing health now, … Read More