Nearly 20% of the world’s population struggles with hearing loss daily. The latest data shows that 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children have hearing loss (other studies have it as high as 2 to 5 in 1,000), and a large portion struggle with speech development as a result. From the earliest days of our […]
Struggling with ringing in your ears? Dealing with a constant buzzing sound? If so, you might be among the millions affected by tinnitus, a sometimes debilitating condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in your ears. Tinnitus is one of the most common yet difficult conditions to deal with. Symptoms include sleep loss, difficulty […]
Are you having trouble hearing? You might just have a problem with wax buildup. The best way to find out if you have wax buildup is to come in and have us examine your ears with our video otoscope. Every one of us secretes wax in our ears. Wax not only serves to protect the […]
This is the rallying cry from baby boomers all over the country that ruined their hearing going to concerts and listening to loud music. Millions of baby boomers are experiencing the foibles of their youth and suffering the consequences. “My average patient used to be in their late seventies,” said Dr. Ronna Fisher, AuD. Of […]
Have you ever experienced a mysterious crackling sound haunting your ear, seemingly attacking you out of the blue? If so, you may be wondering about this irritating sound and if you should be concerned about it. This blog will unveil the secrets behind this peculiar yet annoying sound. Let’s dive into the captivating journey of […]
You might think your hearing problem only affects you, but your spouse, family, friends, and co-workers might have already had it up to here. Untreated hearing problems are a major cause of stress in relationships, especially with those closest to us. Researchers who conducted a qualitative study of couples, where one partner had hearing loss, […]
It’s been a difficult, trying year – but now the Holidays are here. Hopefully it will be a joyous time to share with your family, and it might be the only time all year you get together with your whole family. Of course, you want to talk to everyone, get to know new additions (spouses, […]
The bad news: It’s worse than we previously thought Early stage hearing loss was formerly considered “mild,” and depending on your lifestyle, would not trigger symptoms of difficulty communicating. However, studies¹ now show significant changes in the brains of those with early stage hearing loss in comparison with those whose hearing is normal. Specifically, even […]
What to do if you suddenly experience hearing loss As a Patient Care Coordinator, nothing is more alarming then getting a frantic call from a patient in panic mode because they suddenly lost their hearing. Working at the front desk and handling calls from patients at the Chicago office for the last six years, I’ve […]
I recently came across a story by Alan Felman, a 30 year old writer for Medical News Today. I want to share it with you because it expresses so many of the emotions and behaviors I felt and exhibited before getting my hearing aids…and after. “The big kicker with gradual-onset hearing loss is that you […]
Most hearing aid users know that their hearing health, treatment, and their hearing aids are crucial. In fact, they probably see their doctor of Audiology more often than any other health care provider. They understand that their hearing capacity and their ability to understand and process speech is critical for effective communication and enjoyment. First […]
Falls and Balance Dizziness and balance problems increase significantly with age. Over 70% of those over age 65 seek treatment and one third of everyone over 65 will fall. (Center for Disease Control). Falls are the leading cause of death over age 65. THE LINK A recent study done by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine […]