Not a week passes that I don’t hear from a wife, husband, daughter, or neighbor that one of my patients, or someone they know and love, doesn’t wear their hearing aids. They are at their wits’ end! It’s a common frustration experienced by many. Hundreds or thousands of dollars spent after years of waiting and excuses, only for the hearing …
Read MoreMonth: February 2018
What You Need To Know About Tinnitus
Feb 08, 2018
Tinnitus, the perception of a phantom sound, is not a standalone condition but rather a symptom with various contributing factors. Often described as buzzing, crickets, hissing, static, swooshing, or roaring, tinnitus can be a complex combination of sounds, fluctuating in loudness. The root cause is believed to be an overstimulation of hair cells in the inner ear, triggering the brain’s …
Read MoreYour Hearing and Your Heart
Feb 07, 2018
Hearing loss can be caused by heart disease. The connection between hearing loss and heart disease was made decades ago, but scientists and researchers were unsure of the connection. In recent years, it has become clear that the issue lies within the very fine circulation in the inner ear and the disruptions that are caused by poor heart function. Charles …
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