How Does Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Affect Hearing?
Research has shown that drugs commonly taken during treatment for cystic fibrosis may damage your hearing. What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. It causes mucus to become thicker and stickier, which can lead to trouble breathing and makes those who have the condition…
Tips to Keep Your Ears Healthy
Your sense of hearing has the important job of connecting you with the world around you. Because of this, it’s important to take measures to protect it. Below we review tips to keep your ears – and your hearing – healthy. Clean Your Ears Safely Earwax may be unsightly at times, but it has the…
What Type of Hearing Aid Batteries Will Work Best for Me?
Just like hearing aids come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors, so do their batteries. Choosing the correct hearing aid battery for your device can be confusing. Talking to your audiologist and referring to this guide can help. Styles of Hearing Aid Batteries There are two styles of hearing aid batteries: rechargeable and…
What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear, sometimes referred to as otitis media with effusion (OME), occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. Because it can lead to complications like infection and even hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment if you or your child has symptoms. Common Symptoms Glue ear is much more common in…
Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
Hearing aid technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid rate as researchers work to make user listening experiences clearer and speech recognition easier. Recently, researchers in Germany created a human speech recognition model based on deep machine learning that produced some promising results. Hearing Problems Make Speech Recognition More Difficult Hearing loss can affect…
How Oticon’s Research Is Improving Hearing Aids
“Selective attention” refers to the brain’s natural ability to prioritize and organize sounds. This skill is essential for social interactions because it helps us focus on our conversation partner’s voice, scan our surroundings and switch our attention when necessary. The new Oticon Opn S hearing aid is the first that is proven to enhance selective…
A Visit to an Audiologist Can Encourage You to Wear Your Hearing Aids
If the hearing aids you invested time and money in are sitting in a drawer somewhere instead of being worn, you’re not alone. One study by researchers at the University of Manchester revealed that 20% of people with hearing aids don’t actually wear them, and 30% only wear them some of the time. Below we…
How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?
We are all exposed to different noise levels throughout the day. Some might enjoy a quiet morning coffee on the porch in the morning, while others have a loud breakfast in the kitchen as they get the kids ready for school. We have intimate dinners with a few close friends, followed by nights out at…
What You Need to Know About Ototoxic Medications
You know the most common causes of hearing loss: old age and exposure to loud noises. But did you know that the medications you take could contribute to hearing loss? When a medication causes hearing loss or other auditory dysfunction, it is said to be ototoxic. Below we review the symptoms of ototoxicity and what…
What Does an Audiologist Do?
If you’ve decided to schedule an appointment with an audiologist during Audiology Awareness Month, you may be wondering what all they can do for you. Below we review what an audiologist does, what kind of training they have and the difference between other hearing care professionals. What an Audiologist Does Audiologists are experts in the…