Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Over-the-counter pain medication has been helping people for generations. But new research from the Nurses’ Health Study II may have linked the use of frequent painkillers with a history of tinnitus. Understanding Tinnitus Have you ever stood too close to Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and heard a faint ringing in your ear for a…
When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
Do you have trouble following conversations when you’re out somewhere with a lot of background noise like Creekmore’s Sports Bar? Have you tried using hearing aids to treat your hearing loss with no success? If so, you may be a candidate for a cochlear implant. Different Than Hearing Aids Hearing aids and cochlear implants both…
Balance & Hearing: What’s the Connection?
You use sensory input from several body parts to help you balance, including the limbs, eyes and ears. However, your vestibular system is primarily located within the inner ear. This is why it’s common to experience both hearing and balance problems at the same time. We review this connection more below. The Vestibular & Auditory…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
How to Host a Hearing Loss-Friendly Holiday Party
‘Tis the season to break bread with friends and family. This year, make sure you are catering to all your guests, including your vegan niece, your gluten-intolerant neighbor and your sister with hearing loss. Below is a list of what you can do to make sure your holiday party is inclusive to your guests with…
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Memory
Hearing loss makes it harder to connect with the world around you. Struggling to hear during a meeting at work or in conversation with friends while dining at Lozano’s can leave you feeling frustrated, anxious and depressed. Some people with hearing loss may notice that they are struggling to even remember what was said during…
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…
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…