Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities around the globe. Affecting approximately 466 million people worldwide, or more than five percent of the global population, the loss of hearing has become one of the most frequent reasons people visit their doctor. While it’s more widely known that it can stem from aging, exposure… Continue reading Can a Virus Cause Hearing Loss?
Can Vitamins Protect Your Hearing?
Every day people across this nation take vitamins and nutritional supplements in an effort to meet their daily recommended amounts. In fact, as many as 86 percent, or four out of five people are shown to include additional vitamins and supplements in their diet according to the American Osteopathic Association. For those who have vitamin… Continue reading Can Vitamins Protect Your Hearing?
Should You Disclose Your Hearing Loss in the Workplace?
If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, the chances are you have had to make some adjustments in your life. You may have started using a device to manage your hearing loss, such as hearing aids or perhaps joined a local group or organization dedicated to supporting those living with hearing loss. You may… Continue reading Should You Disclose Your Hearing Loss in the Workplace?
Can Vitamins Help Protect Your Hearing?
Though some damage to your ears like tinnitus or exposure to dangerous volumes is irreversible, there are ways to protect your hearing before that damage occurs. Avoiding loud noises and using proper protection when exposed are obvious ways to keep your hearing in tip-top shape, but your diet can also play a critical role in… Continue reading Can Vitamins Help Protect Your Hearing?
We are here to help you hear!
We will continue to see patients for scheduled appointments via curbside drop off, telehealth, phone calls and limited office visits. We are operating with limited staff to promote social distancing and minimize contact, so please call ahead and schedule an appointment. For the safety of our patients and staff, we have made the decision to… Continue reading We are here to help you hear!
Handling Tinnitus in the Workplace
Tinnitus is a perceived ringing in the ears when no actual sound is present. The condition can also be described as a clicking, whistling, swooshing, buzzing, or hissing sound. No matter the exact type of sound that a tinnitus patient perceives, there is no doubt that the condition can be a frustrating one. In serious… Continue reading Handling Tinnitus in the Workplace
3 Ways To Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus
With over 20% of Americans reporting some form of tinnitus, this bothersome buzzing is quite a common problem. Unfortunately, tinnitus is often ignored and overlooked by many people suffering from the condition. It is estimated to affect up to 50 million people, leading to trouble sleeping, worsening quality of life, and even mental distress. To… Continue reading 3 Ways To Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus
From Mild to Profound: Understanding The Different Degrees of Hearing Loss
Whether you have acquired your hearing loss over time or were simply born with it, every member of the hard of hearing community has a unique degree of hearing loss that affects them in their own way. Though hearing loss is complex and unique to each person, the severity of your hearing loss can be… Continue reading From Mild to Profound: Understanding The Different Degrees of Hearing Loss
Survey: Working With Tinnitus
“It is the working man who is the happy man.” -Benjamin Franklin It’s hard to argue that our work can be an important part of who we are. We may not always enjoy every minute of it, and we may occasionally dream of all that we’ll do when we retire from work, but the benefits… Continue reading Survey: Working With Tinnitus
HEARING IS ESSENTIAL!
Yes, I’m shouting. Can you hear me? I keep getting asked why I’m still seeing patients (currently only for urgent issues). If you can hear them, you are likely sick of TV and radio ads saying “in these uncertain times . . . ,” but one thing I’m certain about is that hearing is essential. … Continue reading HEARING IS ESSENTIAL!