How to Deal with the Emotional Weight of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing, or humming with no external sound source. An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. While for some, it is just a mild nuisance, for others, it is debilitating, even leading to thoughts of suicide. Below we review how tinnitus can take a toll on your…
How to Care for Your Ears After Attending a Concert
When you’re exposed to loud noises, such as a concert at Granada Theater, you’re at risk of not only developing noise-induced hearing loss, but also tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external source. Even if your tinnitus is temporary, it can still be bothersome. Below we review…
Selective Hearing vs Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference
Listening and hearing are not the same things. For example, you might be able to hear that your partner is talking to you when you’re watching a movie, but because your attention is elsewhere you aren’t listening or picking up on what they’re saying. This is sometimes referred to as selective hearing, and it can…
5 Habits that Harm Your Hearing
Hearing loss caused by old age may not be preventable, but many causes of hearing loss are. Below we review five habits that can harm your hearing so you know what you need to kick to protect your hearing health. 1. Smoking Cigarettes Not only is smoking linked to cancer, heart disease and stroke, but…
Audiologists Help You Avoid the Dangers of Home Ear Impression Kits
Getting the right ear impression is an important step when in the process of creating hearing aids or hearing protection devices. Done incorrectly, they can lead to poor hearing, inadequate protection and can even cause injury. Because of the risks involved, you should only have your impression done by an audiologist and avoid using at-home…
What is the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period Like?
When you first get hearing aids, the world can sound so different that it can sometimes be jarring. Knowing what to expect during the adjustment period can help users stay calm, avoid frustration and get the most from their device. Make Sure the Fit is Right One of the biggest reasons people don’t wear their…
Questions to Ask Your Audiologist to Better Understand Your Hearing Loss
If you’ve recognized the signs of hearing loss and decided to schedule an appointment with an audiologist, we’re so proud of you! You’ve taken the first step toward better hearing. Soon, you’ll be able to communicate more effectively with those you love the most and enjoy all the beautiful sounds the world has to offer….
Hunting & Hearing Loss
According to OSHA, sounds over 85 decibels (dB) can cause permanent hearing loss with eight hours or more of exposure. This is about the volume of passing highway traffic. A single shot from a firearm clocks in at a whopping 140 to 190 dB – loud enough to cause immediate damage to the auditory system….
Tips for Traveling with Tinnitus
Do you live with a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in your ears known as tinnitus? If so, your symptoms may be exacerbated by the stress of traveling. When this happens, it is known as a tinnitus spike. Below we review how to manage tinnitus spikes while traveling. Minimize Jet Lag…
Tuning into Hidden Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a gradual and progressive condition that can occur for years before being detected. It’s important to know the early signs of hearing loss so that you can seek help as soon as you notice them. Some early signs include: Family or friends have remarked on your hearing. People seem to mumble, or…
