Got Tinnitus? Here’s How to Get ZZZ’s.
San Diego residents with tinnitus often have trouble falling asleep. A constant ringing in your ears is a distraction even in the middle of the day; lying in bed in the dark, it can leave you tossing and turning even when you’re dead tired. We have some sleep strategies that should help tinnitus sufferers get…
Hearing Aids: More than Just a Hearing Solution
Many people with age-related hearing loss in San Diego benefit from wearing hearing aids. Not only do they help users follow conversations more easily and ease the burden involved in taking part in social activities, they can also help stave off some of the negative health effects linked to hearing loss, and help ward off…
Can Hearing Loss Be Improved with Surgery?
If you have hearing loss in San Diego, you might be wondering whether surgery can provide a solution. The short answer is, probably not; for 90 percent of people with a hearing impairment, the condition is irreversible. But there are some instances in which a surgical procedure might provide some benefit. The Odds Aren’t in…
Can Untreated Hearing Loss Lead to Injury?
If you have hearing loss in San Diego, you’re already at a disadvantage when it comes to daily communication. People with impaired hearing also have a higher risk of experiencing a variety of physical, social and psychological conditions. One of these is accidental injury. Hearing Loss & Safety The National Health Interview Survey found that…
Restaurant Noise: A Form of Discrimination?
If you suffer from hearing loss in San Diego and have ever tried to enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant, you have probably struggled. Restaurants are one of the noisiest public environments – and when you have trouble hearing, your experience can be downright unpleasant. It’s enough to make you want to stick to…
Protect Your Ears During Festival Season
Summer is almost here. For many people in San Diego, that means it’s festival season. Whether you’re going to see a three-day lineup of the hottest bands in the country or a one-off concert, the music is bound to be loud. To avoid damage to your ears, you’ll have to be sure to protect your…
Age-Related Genes for Hearing Loss Discovered
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in San Diego. Unfortunately, a lifetime of noise exposure takes its toll on hearing. A recent study uncovered information on the genes responsible for age-related hearing loss, results that might someday lead to early intervention, mitigating the long-term effects of this physical…
Sounding the Alarm: Hearing-Impaired Individuals at Higher Risk in Fires
House fires are frightening for anybody who experiences them. Fortunately, smoke alarms are literal lifesavers; they have led to a 50 percent decrease in fire-related fatalities over the past 30 years. But many people with hearing loss in San Diego are unable to hear the audible, high-pitched alarm – putting them at risk of being…
Practice the Buddy System When Having Your Hearing Tested
If you’re planning on having a hearing test in San Diego, it’s a good idea to bring along a close companion such as a spouse or family member. Having somebody there who is familiar with you can provide your audiologist with valuable information when developing a treatment plan. The Benefits of Having a Companion Despite…
Memory and Hearing Loss
We all forget things from time to time. This begins early in life – many a five-year-old has “forgotten” that it’s bedtime or mom said they could only have one cookie – and misplaced car keys plague adults of all ages. Serious memory loss is worrisome, but usually not an issue until later in life….