by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I have hearing loss and use an amplified phone that displays a warning “HIGH VOLUME – May cause hearing damage!”. I need the volume to be at that decibel level in order to hear. Will having the volume that high cause further hearing damage? Is it better for […]
How Do I Know if I Have the Correct Expectations for My New Hearing Aids?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have tried hearing aids, and was disappointed in the results, so I returned them to the provider for a refund. Now I am going to try a different brand. Could you please give me some suggestions for some specific actions I could try (out in the real […]
Migraine Drugs and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have been prescribed the following drugs for migraine with aura. As I already have tinnitus I’d like your opinion on the following drugs as regards tinnitus, sound sensitivity and hearing loss. 1) Divalproex/Valproate 2) Flunarizine 3) Migranex 4) In cases of acute headache, the following are to […]
Here’s How to Reduce Ear Pain When Flying
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If you or your child experience ear pain when flying, here’s some things that can help ease the pain. First, a bit of background on why flying can cause ear pain in some people. Your middle ear is an air-filled cavity about the size of a pea situated right behind your […]
Are Bone Conduction Hearing Aids Right for a Person with Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome in One Ear?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A concerned mother explained, My daughter has Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome (LVAS) and is deaf in one ear. Up to now she has not worn hearing aids. She has been given several options for middle school. The two we are considering for both in school and out of school are […]
Hearing Accessibility Apps for Your Smart Phone
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. January 27, 2013 If you have a hearing loss or are deaf, there are a number of cell phone apps that will let you effectively use your cell phone to communicate better. Note: to use these, you must have a smart phone. At present there are 33 of these […]