What to Know About Hearing Loss Surgeries
Nearly 30 million individuals aged 12 or older are affected by hearing loss in the United States. Depending on the type of hearing loss, treatment options may vary. In some cases, surgery can be used to restore hearing, implant cochlear devices or repair parts of the ear. Let’s consider some conditions that may require…
What To Know About Fluctuating Hearing Loss
Fluctuating hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that causes the severity of hearing loss appear to change over time, improving and worsening. This condition can be a symptom of either conductive hearing loss or sensorineural hearing loss. Fluctuating hearing loss in children can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to develop…
What To Do if You’re Stressed Before Your Hearing Test
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. If you’re feeling nervous about your upcoming hearing test, you’re not alone. Many people experience anxiety or apprehension before medical appointments, especially when they’re unsure about what to expect. Take a look at our eight steps to help you destress before your test. 1. Educate Yourself…
How to Care for Your Hearing Aids in the Winter
During the cold winter months, it’s essential to take extra care of your hearing aids to ensure their optimal performance. With approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States benefiting from hearing aids, it’s crucial to understand how freezing temperatures can affect these technologically advanced devices and what measures you can take to protect them….
Start Off Your New Year by Managing Your Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or other sound that presents itself in one or both ears when no sound is usually present. It can happen on occasion or be a chronic condition that has a negative, distracting impact on overall quality of life. Roughly 10% of Americans, or about 25 million people, have experienced a tinnitus…
How Are Acoustic Neuromas Identified and Treated?
Pinched nerves are a commonly experienced phenomenon. When your nerves are compressed or pinched, the result is a tingling sensation. Whether your foot has gone numb because you sat in an awkward position too long or you wake up with your arm still asleep, you are likely familiar with this pinched nerve tingling. Acoustic neuromas…
Why Is It Important to Protect Your Hearing While Cycling?
The Centers for Disease Control defines the threshold for noise-induced hearing loss to be any noise above 70 decibels (dB) over a prolonged period of time or over 120 dB immediately. There are many surprising noises you may not initially consider when thinking about common causes of hearing loss. For instance, city traffic can reach…
Why Do Your Ears Pop on a Plane?
If you’ve ever taken a flight out of the Portland International Airport, you may have noticed a strange popping sensation in one or both of your ears. Although this popping sensation is rarely painful, it can cause discomfort during a long flight. Let’s take a look at why that popping sensation occurs and what you…
Is Your Cell Phone Making Your Hearing Aid Buzz?
Choosing to start wearing hearing aids opens you up to a whole new world of easier communication, more awareness of your surroundings and even tinnitus symptom management, but there are a couple of things you need to know before getting fit for your new devices. One thing to think about when choosing the right hearing…
What Should I Do if My Hearing Aid Gets Wet?
Hearing loss doesn’t have to change your summer fun. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. The small but technologically advanced devices can fit into any lifestyle and help you better identify auditory information by amplifying it directly into your ear canal. Hearing aids are most valuable when they are kept dry…
