Many people will have an occasional ringing or buzzing in the ear. It may even be a clicking or a chirping, rushing or whooshing. These sounds are considered tinnitus. They may be constant or intermittent. They are a form of auditory hallucinations. Musical Hallucinations are a complex form of auditory hallucinations. People will hear melodies, music or actual songs. Musical hallucinations are infrequent. They have been linked to depression, psychiatric illness ... such as schizophrenia and ...
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of these symptoms are respiratory in nature as reported by the CDC; shortness of breath, coughing, sore throat [1]. However, there is some concern that the coronavirus may cause some neurological symptoms as well. In a study of 214 patients with varying degrees of respiratory involvement from novel coronavirus, 36.4% of patients had symptoms of neurologic manifestations ...
Our lifestyles have been hi-jacked. Social distancing or social isolation; which ever you prefer has taken it’s toll on almost everyone. I am told daily by patients that they think their hearing may be changing. Some patients are worried that they are having more difficulty performing simply tasks. One patient told me they thought their brain is melting into a puddle!! My goodness! In a country that is known for its’ freedom and liberty ...
Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not notice it for months or years. However, age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, so experiencing hearing loss is not uncommon. Approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and more than two-thirds of those older than 75 ...
There are many motivators that push people to take the steps toward better hearing. The need and want to understand TV better is mentioned by almost every patient that comes in for a hearing consultation. Wearing hearing instruments will definitely improve your TV listening experience. However; there are several variables that cause problems with receiving a clear speech signal. New flat screen televisions have little speakers that typically have poor projection. Often, these speakers actually ...
Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can be solved easily and at home. Below are some of the most common calls we get at our Support line, and the simple troubleshooting tips you can do to fix them from the safety of your home. If you experience one of the following problems: • Loss of sound • Weak or intermittent amplification • Internal noises or distorted/garbled sound Then ...
There are ways that you can help yourself hear better. When you get hearing instruments for the very first time your brain has to wake back up to what sounds really sound like. Along with that... your brain also has adjust to these new but ‘old’ sounds at a stronger level. At first, Sounds may be funny, or harsh. Some sounds may be somewhat tinny. There may be some echo’s. It takes a little ...
Many wearers of hearing aids view them as communication devices. They are! Really great ones! Communication is often the primary function that we ask hearing aids to fill in our lives. But it is also thoughtful to note that your hearing aids are also brain activators, emergency alert notification tools, and connectivity devices! That’s why hearing professionals like me recommend you wear them every day! Hearing aids activate your brain Even when we are ...
Hearing is one of our bodies most amazing processes. Our hearing is a very delicate and intricate system. The ears work together... thus have synchronous parts. So how does hearing work? Well, first of all... it begins with sound. It begins with a vibration in the atmosphere. When something vibrates... anything really.. the wind, a voice, a whistle, or a tree; it moves the air particles around. The air particles will move the air particles ...
Let us talk for a moment about the importance of wearing your hearing instruments during this COVID 19 pandemic. Is it really all that important? After all; you are mostly just staying at home and not talking to many people... Why waste the batteries? Yes, I have been asked these things several times in just the last few days. it is VERY important to wear your hearing instruments and keep your brain kicking! Don’t ...
