There are specially designed hearing assistive devices made for people with unilateral hearing loss (hearing loss in one ear) or with severe outer or middle ear malformations. These devices are known as bone-anchored hearing aids
Unilateral hearing loss, or hearing loss in only one ear, is one form of hearing loss that people may experience at any time across the lifespan. While people with unilateral hearing loss may appear to
There are many hearing aid options available for today’s consumer. With such an array of available technologies, it can be difficult to know what style of hearing aids to choose. Several factors should be used
Our world is filled with different phobias that seem almost impossible to believe, a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth, a fear of numbers, or a fear of the color
Although hearing loss impacts almost 50 Million people in the U.S. and is listed by the Department of Health and Human Services as the 3rd most common chronic disorder affecting older adults it is not
The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic I received a call from a patient’s husband asking for help. His wife was having significant sensitivity to sounds and it had been worsening over the past several years. At
There are three types of peripheral hearing loss in children. Before discussing them, it will be helpful to understand a brief overview of the human auditory system as a whole. In general, there are two
Congenital hearing loss, or hearing loss that is present at birth, is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in children. Some risk factors for hearing loss in newborns include genetics, prematurity, NICU stays,
Things to consider before purchasing: This is not a hearing aid, nor is it an over-the-counter amplifier. For users who are not yet ready for hearing aids, this product is designed to help hear conversations
When you invest in hearing aids, the hope is that they will last indefinitely. But the fact of the matter is they last between three to seven years. This is because the technology nowadays is
Sontro Hearing Aids have been designed to be sold over-the-counter, once the FDA’s regulations are finalized. The cost is $999.00. They connect via Bluetooth to the otoTune app, which administers a “clinically-validated” hearing test to
Ototoxicity is poisoning to the ear that takes place from exposure to harmful chemicals. The resulting consequence is temporary or permanent damage to the inner ear, which leads to hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, or balance