Winter Care Tips for Your Hearing Aids
Winter brings with it a unique set of challenges for those with hearing loss. If you’re one of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who rely on hearing aids, you know how important it is to keep them functioning. Cold temperatures, snow and moisture can all pose threats to the performance of your devices. Let’s look…
How To Effectively Communicate with Those Who Don’t Know You Have Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss introduces unique challenges, particularly when engaging with individuals who don’t share the same experience. While it isn’t a problem, the importance of effective communication becomes evident in emergencies or critical situations. Being open about your hearing loss can empower others to offer better assistance when needed. Clear Communication Strategies In emergency…
What To Know About Musician’s Monitors For Hearing Protection
Professional musicians are nearly four times more likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) compared to the general public. This condition is common among 18% of adults aged 18-69 who have been exposed to loud noises at work for over five years. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand how hearing damage can occur and the preventative…
Pulsatile Tinnitus: Understanding and Managing the Symptoms
If you’ve ever gone for a run or hike on Winsor Trail, you are likely familiar with the sensation of hearing your heartbeat in your ears. Pulsatile tinnitus causes a similar heartbeat sound in the ears. However, with pulsatile tinnitus, the sound may arise anytime rather than solely after exercise or exertion. Let’s look at…
What Is the Link Between Hearing Loss and Iron Deficiency?
One in eight people in the U.S., aged 12 or older, has hearing loss based on standard hearing examinations. Approximately 15% of adults in the U.S. aged 18 or older report experiencing some degree of hearing trouble. Researchers are continually searching for keys to better understanding hearing loss, and recent research shows iron deficiency anemia,…
How To Manage Tinnitus While Flying
Many things can worsen tinnitus symptoms, including flying. Let’s examine why air travel can be hard for tinnitus sufferers as well as steps you can take to help minimize your symptoms next time you travel. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in one or both ears. However, some people hear clicking,…
How Is Traffic Noise Linked to Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a buzzing, clicking or ringing noise in your ears. Tinnitus affects everyone differently, but it can lead to stress, fatigue, anxiety, headaches and more. Many things can contribute to the development of tinnitus. Recently, research has found a link between traffic noise and tinnitus. Tinnitus Risk Increases with Noise Levels Although anyone can…
Can Using Headphones Lead To Tinnitus?
Many of us spend a lot of time listening to music on our headphones, whether at work or walking through Santa Fe River Park West. While listening to headphones or buds responsibly is perfectly safe, listening at a high volume for long periods of time can damage your ears and lead to problems like tinnitus….
Why Isn’t There a Cure for Tinnitus?
An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports, “Patients want their tinnitus loudness reduced and would prefer a pharmacological solution over other modalities.” However, it’s an unfortunate truth that there is no magic pill that can cure tinnitus. That said, there are ways to find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a ringing,…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating.” There are many potential causes of tinnitus, and identifying the cause of yours is key…