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…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Blood Pressure Medication?
Tinnitus is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 15% to 20% of people. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or clicking noise in the ears that cannot usually be perceived from outside the ear. It is frequently caused by damage to the ears from loud noise, ear injury, hearing loss or issues with the circulatory system,…
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…
Tips For Protecting Your Hearing on the Fourth of July
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost the Fourth of July. For many of us, that means celebrating with family barbeques or heading to Rancho Santa Fe’s Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic and, of course, fireworks. While no doubt beautiful and exciting to watch, fireworks can pose a threat to your hearing health….
How Do Our Brains’ Expectations Influence What We Hear?
Throughout the past several decades, the field of neuroscience has exploded with new findings. One theory that has become accepted in these years is that the cerebral cortex generates predictions, and in response, neurons in charge of sensory processing encode the difference between our predictions and reality. The purpose of this post is to review…
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…
How To Come to Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing. While some people are born with hearing difficulties, the majority of people with hearing loss start experiencing symptoms gradually…
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…
Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month and the perfect time to discuss all the different ways you can prioritize your hearing health. One of the most important things you can do is protect your hearing from loud noises that can damage your ears. The Risks of Noise-induced Hearing Loss While you may assume that only extremely…
What’s the Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, it can cause long-term health consequences, including hearing loss. Patients With Lyme Disease Report Hearing Problems A study published in 2018 asked 216 patients with tick-borne illnesses about their condition. Researchers found that…
