Bluetooth® and Hearing Aids: What To Know
Bluetooth technology, known for its seamless connection of smart devices, is commonly used to pair phones with wireless headphones or car stereo systems. However, this versatile technology also significantly benefits hearing aids, enhancing their functionality and user experience. Let’s delve into how Bluetooth can transform the hearing aid experience for approximately 10% of people living…
Understanding and Managing Pediatric Coughs
Parenting often comes with its fair share of worries, especially when it involves your child’s health. Knowing how to respond when your child is sick or injured can feel reassuring whether they fall at Sensory Park or come down with the flu. One common childhood symptom to watch out for is coughing. What Is a…
Why Am I So Prone to Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can be painful and frustrating, especially when they’re recurring. In this blog post, we’ll explore the conditions that predispose individuals to sinus infections and discuss potential symptom management and treatment options. If you experience three or more sinus infections per year, you have recurrent sinusitis. Factors Leading to Sinus…
Active Listening Strategies for Those With Hearing Loss
Active listening is a powerful technique for communication, especially for individuals with hearing loss. It serves as a valuable tool for bridging communication gaps that may arise from missed auditory cues. With approximately 20% of the global population having some degree of hearing loss, utilizing active listening becomes relevant and essential. Active Listening Techniques Consider…
Tips For Hiking with Hearing Aids
If you use hearing aids or are among the 28 million Americans who could benefit from them, you might question whether it’s safe to engage in certain activities while wearing them. Many assume that activities like hiking might be off-limits due to the care that hearing aids require. However, wearing hearing aids while hiking can…
Single-Sided Hearing Loss: Signs and Treatment Options
Single-sided hearing loss, also referred to as unilateral hearing loss (UHL) or single-sided deafness in severe cases, is a condition where hearing loss is limited to one ear. In the United States, approximately 60,000 people grapple with UHL. Recognizing the signs of UHL and seeking timely intervention can significantly improve your ability to cope with…
What To Know About Zinc And Hearing Loss
Discoveries at the University of Pittsburgh recently revealed some findings relevant for those living with noise-induced hearing loss. Dr. Thanos Tzounopoulos and his team at the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center have uncovered zinc’s role in hearing health. Their groundbreaking work, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the cellular chaos unleashed…
Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the presence of phantom sounds, such as ringing or buzzing, in one or both ears. It is commonly linked to hearing loss due to aging or exposure to loud sounds; approximately 10% of people in the U.S. have experienced tinnitus in the past year. For those with allergies, the presence of allergic symptoms…
What To Know About Tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a condition stemming from inflammation of the tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum, along with the middle ear. This condition may lead to hearing loss or, in some cases, manifest no symptoms at all. There are various causes of tympanosclerosis, and the cause will determine the course of treatment. Symptoms and Potential…
How Are Stress and Hearing Loss Connected?
We often hear about the widespread effects of stress on our health, but one area that tends to go unnoticed is its impact on our hearing health. Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood or heart; it can also have a surprising effect on your ears. How Stress Affects Hearing Our inner ear contains tiny…