Cancer Treatment & Its Effect on Your Hearing
Cancer treatments are life-saving, but they can take a serious toll on your auditory system. Many cancer treatments are associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and even balance problems. Sometimes these unpleasant side effects are temporary, though in some cases they are permanent. Below we review how cancer treatments can impact your hearing health. Surgery Surgical…
Myth vs. Reality: Hearing Loss, OTC Hearing Aids & You
On Oct. 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a landmark proposal intended to improve access to and reduce the cost of hearing aid technology for millions of Americans. The agency proposed a rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. When finalized, the rule would allow hearing aids…
What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
There are many hearing aid manufacturers creating hearing aids in a wide variety of types and styles. Picking which device is best for you can be an overwhelming decision. Your audiologist is here to help. The process of selecting the right device is known as a hearing aid fitting. Testing Your Hearing The first step…
The Truth About Tinnitus “Cures” Available Over the Counter
Being able to purchase medications without a prescription removes a barrier to care. But some products, like the pills, powders and herbs advertised as miracle tinnitus cures can be dangerous and provide little to no relief from that annoying ringing in your ear. Below is a look at the available tinnitus treatment options and why…
Do Hearing Aids Improve Brain Function?
You use more than just your ears to hear; your brain plays a large role in the hearing process. When you choose not to seek treatment for your hearing loss, this can put extra stress on your brain and lead to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Hearing aids can help prevent this…
Treatment Can Help Prevent Loneliness Caused by Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has long been linked with an increase in feelings of loneliness. Fortunately, seeking treatment for your loss may hold the key to preventing social isolation. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Loneliness A Dutch study published in 2009 looked at the impact reduced hearing had on the psychosocial functioning of adults between the…
Can Wearing Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?
With vaccine rollouts, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, which means soon you can see your favorite local band play at Katy Vibes once again. But in the meantime, we’ve all turned to wearing headphones and earbuds to enjoy music, podcasts and audiobooks. But could this be damaging…
What Is Mild Hearing Loss?
Hearing ability exists on a spectrum between those who can hear normally and individuals with profound deafness. While mild hearing loss is no cause for alarm, experts agree that seeking treatment early has the best long-term results. Degrees of Hearing Loss Sounds are measured in decibels (dB), and hearing loss is determined by which sounds…
9 Signs You May Have Hearing Loss
Have you ever wondered if you are one of the more than 48 million Americans with hearing loss? If so, you don’t have to ponder this point any longer. Below is a list of the top nine signs of this common condition. Trouble Hearing on the Telephone Over the last year, most of us have…
Hearing Resolutions to Stick to in 2021
We are now a few weeks into 2021, and that means, as usual, most resolutions made with the best of intensions have now been abandoned. Since treating your hearing loss can improve your physical and mental health, experts agree that if you only stick to one resolution, make it improving your hearing health. Below are…