Tips To Avoid Swimmer’s Ear With Hearing Aids
Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is a common condition characterized by inflammation, irritation or infection of the outer ear canal. It occurs when water becomes trapped in the ear canal, providing a favorable environment for bacterial growth. Swimmer’s ear can be uncomfortable and may cause symptoms such as a feeling of fullness, discomfort,…
How To Describe and Identify Your Type of Tinnitus
Tinnitus refers to the presence of buzzing, clicking, ringing or hissing noises in the ears. It is generally classified into two main types: Let’s take a closer look at tinnitus severity and type to help you describe it to your provider when seeking symptom management. Tinnitus Severity The severity of tinnitus varies from nonbothersome to…
How Are Hyperacusis and Tinnitus Connected?
Tinnitus is characterized by a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Affecting more than 50 million people in the United States, tinnitus can be infrequent and relatively nonbothersome or persistent and bothersome. Bothersome tinnitus is likely to cause stress, irritability and sleeplessness. Hyperacusis is characterized…
What to Know About Humidity and Hearing Aids
Sitting by the water at Fort Lee Historic Park is the perfect way to spend an autumn day. Although there are many perks to living by the water, high humidity is one aspect to consider when wearing hearing aids. How Do Hearing Aids Work? Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. The…
What to Know About Acoustic Neuromas
Acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, slow-growing tumors on the vestibular nerve, the main inner ear nerve responsible for sending balance information to the brain. Also called vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas arise when Schwann cells wrap around or cover the vestibular nerve. Although acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, large or quickly growing neuromas can press against the brain…
How to Enjoy Music Without Risking Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can come from many sources, including aging, illness and physical trauma to the ear, but one of the most common causes is damage from excessive noise. The advent of smartphones, in-house speaker systems and car radios have left us more exposed to hazardous noise than ever. Approximately 50% of people aged 12-35 could…
What Lifestyle Changes Help Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking or roaring in the ears. Some causes include but are not limited to: While tinnitus has no known cure, there are several things you can do to try and manage the symptoms. Stress Reduction Not only has stress been shown to trigger tinnitus symptoms, but tinnitus itself can…
Vacation Packing Tips for People With Hearing Loss
Taking a summer vacation can be a great way to relax, and traveling with hearing loss is not uncommon. A reported 15% of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Whether jetting off to an island vacation from Newark Airport or camping near Lake Hopatcong, doing a little hearing loss packing preparation can help…
Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
There are many factors that go into choosing a hearing aid. While according to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “The degree of subjective and objective loss and patient choice are taken into account when deciding on a hearing aid,” there are other factors that go into this decision, too. In…
How To Make The Most of Hearing On Windy Days
Windy days can be a nightmare for people with hearing aids. Whether you’re on a short walk around your neighborhood or enjoying a bit of nature at Muriel Hepner Nature Park, let’s look at a few of the ways you can minimize the effect of wind on your hearing aids. Why Does Wind Cause Problems…