How to Have the Best Experience on Public Transportation with Hearing Loss
When you need to get around the city, public transportation is a cost-effective option for doing so. But if you’re one of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million people) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may be apprehensive about taking public…
How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help with Anxiety
Anxiety is a common disorder among the general population, but it’s even more common for people with hearing loss. There is good news, however; research shows that treating hearing loss can help with anxiety. One 2017 study reports, “The problem of anxiety and depression in patients with moderate and severe sudden sensorineural hearing loss is…
What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
Even if you haven’t heard the term “Valsalva maneuver,” you probably know what it is. It is a breathing technique used for several reasons: one reason is clearing your ears. What Does the Valsalva Maneuver Entail? There are only a few steps involved in the Valsalva maneuver. They are: You can maintain these steps for…
How to Have the Best Rideshare Experience When You Have Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this number and you’re planning to take a rideshare to downtown in Athens, you may be wondering how you can optimize your experience. We review how…
What To Know About Diplacusis, or Double Hearing
You’ve probably heard of double vision before, but what about double hearing? This phenomenon, also known as diplacusis, occurs when the same sound is perceived differently in each ear. It can be disturbing and distracting for anyone who experiences it. Let’s look more closely at why double hearing occurs, as well as what can be…
It’s Important To Seek Treatment for Sudden Hearing Loss Quickly
Hearing loss comes on gradually for most people who experience it. However, if you experience sudden hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment right away. What Is Sudden Hearing Loss? Much like the name suggests, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is hearing loss that comes on rapidly. It can occur all at once or over…
What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” But despite this high number, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. If you’re ready to make the…
What Is Sudden, Brief, Unilateral, Tapering Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing, humming or another sound in the ear with no external sound source. Some people experience sudden, brief tinnitus symptoms in one ear that seem loud at first, but then taper off within minutes or seconds. This may happen when gardening in your yard or working out at…
What To Know About Sleeping With Earplugs
Getting quality sleep every night is essential to every aspect of your health. If you are a light sleeper finding yourself struggling to catch some z’s, you may be wondering if sleeping with earplugs is right for you. The Health Risks of Poor Sleep When it comes to sleep, quality is just as important as…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With Tinnitus
Research estimates that 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the last year. Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ear, though some experience buzzing, clicking, roaring or other sounds as well. Whether you are experiencing tinnitus or want to know ways to protect your…