Tinnitus and Mental Health: Coping with the Emotional Impact
Tinnitus, characterized by a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears without an external source, can lead to anxiety, depression and other somatic symptoms. Understanding the link between tinnitus and mental health, as well as adopting effective management strategies, can help to manage some of the distracting symptoms that impact quality of life. Symptoms of…
How to Know If You’re a Good Candidate For Hearing Aids
In the U.S., 28.8 million people stand to benefit from the use of hearing aids. Yet, on average, individuals wait more than five years to seek help after first noticing hearing difficulties. This reluctance to adopt hearing aids is often rooted in stigma and denial. However, when confronted with the reality of age-related hearing deterioration…
How Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Holidays?
The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with loved ones, exchange heartfelt greetings, eat lots of sweets from Belmar Bakery and create lasting memories. However, this festive time of year can come with unique challenges for individuals with hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids can play a pivotal role in improving your holiday experience, allowing…
Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss?
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…
All Ears: If I have tinnitus, does it mean I also have hearing loss?
Tinnitus is defined as “the hearing of sound when no external sound is present.” It is one of the most common complaints reported to hearing healthcare professionals. Certainly, tinnitus is associated with hearing loss. That doesn’t mean, though, that if one has tinnitus, hearing loss is also present. Why tinnitus and hearing loss typically come…
Tinnitus (a.k.a. Ringing in the Ears) 101
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 50 million Americans experience tinnitus. That’s over 15 percent of the U.S. population. So what is this audiological and neurological condition that afflicts one in every six of us — and what can people who suffer from it do about it? We cover the basics…
What is causing the ringing in my ears?
If you have ringing or hissing or buzzing in your ears, you have what medical experts refer to as “tinnitus.” Experts have tried to pinpoint an exact physiological cause of tinnitus, but the mystery remains unsolved. Exposure to loud noise, head injuries, medication, and even earwax are thought to trigger the onset or worsen existing…
Tinnitus – An Unpleasant Remnant of Service for Veterans
It’s fairly common for veterans returning from training or combat to have irritating ringing in their ears. This ringing is called tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear or head when there is no external sound. It can be a ringing, chirping, whooshing, etc. and it can be debilitating. It can cause long-term…
