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by: Brandon E. Cohen1, Anne Durstenfeld2 and Pamela C. Roehm3 Trends in Hearing  Vol. 18  2014 A number of viral infections can cause hearing loss. Hearing loss induced by these viruses can be congenital or acquired, unilateral or bilateral. Certain viral infections can directly damage inner ear structures, others can induce inflammatory responses which then… Continue reading Viral Causes of Hearing Loss

by: Dr. Authur Zinaman There’s no debate that advancing technology has transformed hearing aids for the better. So many recent changes to hearing devices have occurred it’s sometimes difficult to keep up.  Today’s Blog will outline the basics of how new technology creates medical hearing devices which do much more than improve hearing.Hearing aids were… Continue reading A hearing aid that can check blood pressure??

By: Dr. Nimet Adam The Covid-19 epidemic has impacted our day-today lives and as social beings, the impact of social distancing can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. How can we get through this and take care of our hearing health? Stay connected In order to keep connected with friends and… Continue reading Keep Calm and Carry on…. How to Take Care of your Hearing Health in a Time of Crisis

By Dr. Michelle Looney As the Coronavirus spreads across the nation, measures are being taken to minimize its impact. “Social distancing” is one of the recommended measures. It involves the cancellation of many large events and gatherings as well as intentionally increasing the physical space between people in order to avoid spreading the illness. Those… Continue reading Social Distancing and Untreated Hearing Loss

By: Dr. Nimet Adam Yes. Stress and hypertension are also linked to hearing loss. Stress is a part of life. It’s our body’s way of dealing with difficult situations by releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that give you a burst of energy or strength. The fight or flight response was crucial to our survival when… Continue reading Does Stress Affect Hearing?

Accurately fitting hearing aids requires more than simply obtaining a prescription and setting the hearing aids accordingly.  The “prescription” most hearing aid manufacturers use are based on an average size ear.  However, most individuals to not have average size ears.  Therefore,  adjustments to the “prescribed settings” are often needed in order to provide a more… Continue reading Real Ear Measurements

Addressing hearing loss isn’t a one-size-fits all approach.  Options exist across the lifespan: Infants and Toddlers: The earlier that hearing loss is identified, and intervention begins, the greater the chances that children will develop language and meet other  developement milestones as expected. Intervention may include a combination of approaches.  These include hearing amplification, such as hearing… Continue reading Know Your Options: Early Intervention and Treatment Across the Lifespan

Hearing loss may be an indicator of cardiovascular disease. Since the inner ear is very sensitive to changes in blood flow, changes in hearing are often linked to cardiovascular disease. Low-frequency hearing loss in particular, is associated with various cardiovascular issues, such as coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, and heart attack. One study… Continue reading Cardiovascular health can help preserve hearing health.

Many people suffer from constant itchy ears.  There are many causes like wax build-up, too much moisture, allergies, shampoo, earrings, hairspray.  Eosera Inc. the makers of EarWaxMD has come up with EarItchMD and EarItchMD Nightime.  If you suffer from itchy ears, discuss with your audiologist to see if EarItchMD  or Nightime is a good solution… Continue reading Do you suffer from itchy ears?