What To Know About Pulsatile Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. If you hear a whooshing, pulsing or thumping sound in your ears outside of strenuous exercise, you may have a rare form of tinnitus. Pulsatile tinnitus presents in approximately 10% of tinnitus patients and is often described as…
Can Migraines Worsen Tinnitus Symptoms?
Comorbidity refers to the simultaneous occurrence of two or more diseases or conditions in one person. While two or more conditions may frequently present together, they are not always causes for each other. The simultaneous presence of migraines and tinnitus is one example of a comorbidity. While migraines may not directly cause tinnitus, the two…
How to Have Fun at a Theme Park With Hearing Loss
A day at Belmont Theme Park can be filled with zipping around on fast rides, eating deep-fried foods and winning prizes at your favorite games. Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying the theme park activities you love. With some easy accommodations and tips, you can have the best, thrill-filled theme park day…
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss at Concerts
Concerts are a fun way to spend a night out with your friends. If you’ve ever noticed that sounds are muffled or have a slight ringing in your ear after a concert, it is likely because you are experiencing hearing damage. Let’s examine why hearing loss may occur from concerts and what you can do…
What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you got a hearing test recently that revealed you could benefit from hearing aids, you may be wondering what to expect. We review everything you need to know below. You May Need…
What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
When hearing loss is present at birth, it is said to be congenital. We review the types of congenital hearing loss, the symptoms of congenital hearing loss, the causes of congenital hearing loss and the treatments for congenital hearing loss below. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss There are three types of congenital hearing loss: Conductive…
A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Do you ever feel unbalanced or unsteady when working out at Personally Fit? If you suffer from balance problems and untreated hearing loss, there’s good news: hearing aids may help! Below we review one study on the connection between hearing and balance. About the Study The study was conducted by researchers at the Washington University…
Hearing Aid Technology
In addition to fridges getting smarter and thermostats getting more intuitive, hearing aids are also continuing to evolve. Below is a breakdown of some of the newest and most exciting advancements we’ve seen in hearing aid technology over the past few years. Sound Processing and Frequency Response Your hearing aid is programmed to fit your…
The Pros and Cons of Common Hearing Aids
There is a wide variety of styles of hearing devices on the market, and choosing one that’s right for you can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you have an audiologist who will walk you through every step of the way and make a recommendation that is right for your unique hearing loss and lifestyle needs. To get…
