The buzzing in your ear keeps worsening. At first, you could hardly hear it. But you’ve noticed how loud and constant the tinnitus noises have become after a full day on the job at a construction site. These sounds can take many forms, like ringing, buzzing, or any number of sounds. You don’t know if […]
Your last family dinner was frustrating. Not because of any intra-family drama (though there’s always some of that). No, the problem was that you couldn’t hear anything over the boisterous noise of the room. So you didn’t get the chance to ask about Dave’s new cat or Sally’s new career. It was difficult. For the […]
You’ve been waiting for this day for quite a while. You received your new hearing aids. You’re so thrilled to be able to dive into your social life again. No more bad transitions or confused conversations. But there’s an issue: everything sounds a little bit off. That’s because it’ll probably take you some time to […]
As a swimmer, you love going in the water. The pool is like your second home (when you were a kid, everyone said you were part fish–that’s how often you wanted to go swimming). Today, the water seems a little… louder… than usual. And then you recognize your oversight: you went in the pool with […]
Your sense of hearing is crucial in your life and when you lose it, there will be no natural way for it to return But for some reason, hearing loss tends to go untreated and uncontrolled in the general population. As a matter of fact, permanent hearing loss affects one in every eight individuals (nearly […]
When you imagine hearing aids, intimacy probably isn’t the first thing you think about. We get it. The advertising on these little devices is relatively straightforward. Less defined expressions including poetry, music, and art are more suited to the topic of love. And yet, the two are inextricably linked to the point where you may […]
Hearing loss is well recognized to be a process that progresses gradually. It can be rather subtle for this very reason. Your hearing doesn’t deteriorate in big leaps but rather in little steps. So if you’re not paying close attention, it can be hard to measure the decrease in your hearing. Because of this, it’s […]
One way your body provides information to you is through pain response. It’s an effective strategy though not a very enjoyable one. When that megaphone you’re standing near gets too loud, the pain lets you know that major ear damage is happening and you instantly (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from […]
If you get a cut, that cut will heal. If you stub your toe, it may feel bruised and swollen but the inflammation will abate, and you’ll feel better pretty soon. Even if you break a bone, when correctly set, it will mend. But what if you lose your hearing? Can the inner ear heal […]
If you get a cut, that cut will heal. If you stub your toe, it may feel bruised and swollen but the inflammation will abate, and you’ll feel better pretty soon. Even if you break a bone, when correctly set, it will mend. But what if you lose your hearing? Can the inner ear heal […]
