New research suggests a link between Tinnitus and Inflammation in the Brain. According to an article in Hearing Review - you can read the full article by clicking here The article states: Inflammation in a sound-processing region of the brain mediates ringing in the ears in mice that have noise-induced hearing loss, according to a study publishing June 18 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Shaowen Bao of the University of Arizona, and colleagues. Hearing loss is a widespread … [Read more...]
Maizie off to Competition
Our Mascot, Maizie begins her Competition phase. At the end of June, Maizie finished at the office and was heading off to competition. She has been working hard with her trainer. She had her first win - Winners Bitch. She also got a Group One in the Puppy Terrier Group. Congratulations Maizie! … [Read more...]
What to do with Old Hearing Aids?
I am frequently asked by my patients and family members, what can be done with old hearing aids? With in-the-ear hearing aids, the only option is to donate them to a hearing charity. We can help you with that. With behind-the-ear hearing aids, sometimes they can be used by someone else. If the hearing aids are three years old or newer, perhaps a family member or friend might be able to use them. The person receiving the hearing aids, will be fit with the hearing aids and receive … [Read more...]
Hearing loss caused by gunfire
Dr. Susan Terry was interviewed for an article in Healthy Hearing. Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing June 19, 2019 When used correctly, firearms provide security, livelihood, and recreation for millions of Americans. The National Rifle Association boasts more than five million members and according to the National Shooting Federation, 20 million people spend $16.9 billion annually on target shooting, a sport which … [Read more...]
Hidden Benefits of Technology
We often hear about the obvious benefits of technology with all the latest features for hearing devices. Features like the ability to make clear, hands-free calls to both ears from any modern smartphone, Bluetooth enabled computer or iPad. Other features include turning your Opn hearing devices into a wireless stereo headset for use in everyday situations, a companion microphone, and allows for hands free streaming of music and audio books. One of the hidden benefits of this new … [Read more...]
A Familiar Voice
When an individual is considering hearing devices, it is important to keep the family involved. After all, the hearing devices are really for the whole family. Because adjusting to hearing devices takes a little time and work, it is always best to take a family member or a friend along for the appointment. It helps to hear a familiar voice during the fitting process. And it also helps to have another pair of ears along to hear the instructions and to learn reasonable expectations. So, … [Read more...]
The Joy of Hearing Simple Things
When a patient is first fit with hearing devices, they frequently return with funny stories about the things that they hear. For most people, hearing changes so gradually, that is easy to forget environmental sounds that the rest of us take for granted. It is not unusual for the new hearing device wearer to rediscover that the world is a noisy place. While this may seem annoying at first, the brain needs to hear these sounds to function normally. For instance, safety is improved when you … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer is here and it's that time of the year for more pool time and an increase in Swimmer's Ear. An article in Healthy Hearing explains what it is, how you get Swimmer's Ear and the problems it can cause - you can read the full article here: click here for the article Here are some highlights from the article of things you can do to prevent Swimmer's Ear: * Dry your ears after swimming - with a towel or cloth * Tilt your head to each side for excess water to drain * Use earplugs or … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss Dining Out Tips
A good article in Psychology Today shares Tips when Dining Out with Hearing Loss - you can read the full article here: click here for article Here are a few highlights from the article: *Choose a restaurant that has a quieter atmosphere or sound absorbing decor *Check the restaurant's reviews to see what others have to say about the noise level *Ask your friends what their experience was at a particular restaurant *Find a table next to the wall or in a quiet area - possibly a … [Read more...]
What Causes Tinnitus
In an article called: Tinnitus Causes Tinnitus by Paul Dybala, Ph.D., president, Healthy Hearing Click here to Check out the complete article The cause of your tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be hard to determine, but knowing it can help determine the best treatment plan. Find out about potential causes of tinnitus and how you can relief. Tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears, is a perception of persistent sound in one or both ears when there is no sound present in the … [Read more...]
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