Can the Ringing in the Ears, Also Called Tinnitus, Be Cured?
Common Questions - General, Hearing and Disabilities
Are you hearing a constant ringing in your ears? That could be the sound of tinnitus. Tinnitus is a hearing condition characterized by the perception of sounds in the ears or head without any external sound source.
While the exact…
The 5 Best Hearing Aids On The Market
Common Questions - General, Hearing Aids
It can be daunting to try to choose the right hearing aid. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. However, by taking the time to do your research, you can find a hearing aid that meets your needs and fits…
History of Audiology
Common Questions - General, Health
I don't know about you, but I love finding out where things come from and how they originated -- from an interesting word to the term "audiology". In this article, I'll share a brief history of this profession, how it got started, and how it's…
Did You Know Hearing Loss Is the #1 Disability?
Common Questions - General, Hearing Loss
Did you know that by the young age of 54, two percent of people have hearing loss bad enough to qualify as a disability? That jumps to 8.5% by 64. By 74, that's 50%.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion…
What Do We Actually Mean By Hearing Loss?
Common Questions - General
When we talk about hearing loss, we're usually referring to the permanent ranges of hearing loss, called age-related hearing loss or noise-induced hearing loss.
But the official name is sensorineural hearing loss.
Sensorineural hearing…
Wax? Fungus? Actual Hearing Loss?
Common Questions - General
"Where'd my hearing go?" Did you wake up one morning with ears that felt full, like you were listening through a tunnel? Did you think, "I really did a number on my ears this time -- is it hearing loss?"
Or, could it be something else?
There…
How Loud Is Too Loud?
Common Questions - General, Hearing Loss
The world is a noisy place. From the A/C running at full blast this summer to trucks rumbling past on I-40 to people talking, our ears are bombarded with sound. It's no wonder that 15% of Americans over 18 have experienced some hearing…
Good Communication Tips for Hearing Loss
Common Questions - General, Hearing Loss
So often, I speak with parents who have a child with hearing loss or loved ones helping their aging mother learn to hear at her best with hearing aids. But today, I'd like to have a different conversation with you as a person with hearing…
Spring Allergies and Your Hearing
Common Questions - General, Health
In Memphis, we get to enjoy early springs and long summers compared to our northern neighbors. But with all the flowers in bloom, springtime can be really rough for people with spring allergies.
I've had people come into my office who moved…
What Actually Happens to Our Ears on Airplanes (Explaining Fullness of the Ears)
Common Questions - General
Most of us have been there. Whether you were on an airplane, taking a ski lift up to your favorite range, or diving to the bottom of a pool, any time our body moves quickly to a higher or lower place, you feel this fullness in your ears.…