by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. In a previous article “Nodding Chime Tinnitus“, a woman explained that she heard chiming tinnitus whenever she nodded or shook her head. I asked anyone reading that article if they had ever had somewhat similar experiences. Here are a number of responses I received. One lady reported: I also have the […]
Using a Neckloop with a Phone that Doesn’t Have a Neckloop Jack
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. An audiologist explained: I have a client who needs to use a neckloop at work, but his multi-line work phone is over 15 years old and doesn’t have a jack for his neckloop. Any suggestions? You bet. I’m assuming that your client is using a passive neckloop such as the Williams […]
Finding Captioned Movies in Your Area—Captionfish—One Year Later
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Going to the movies isn’t much fun when you can’t hear or understand the dialogue. This is the case with multitudes of hard of hearing people. Thus, you want a simple way of finding captioned movies playing near you. This is where Captionfish comes in. One year ago, I wrote about […]
Reducing Inflammation Without Taking Ototoxic Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. May 8, 2010 Millions of people take anti-inflammatory drugs (typically Non- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs [NSAIDS]) to reduce pain and inflammation in their bodies. Unfortunately, these drugs can also damage their ears. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include drugs in the following drug classes. Note: in order to give you an idea of […]
Will Wearing Hearing Aids Help My Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. I have horrible tinnitus and can tell my hearing has gone horribly downhill. My question is, can a hearing aid help with the tinnitus to shut it out or anything? When I’m in a room with stuff going on I don’t usually […]
Loud Noise Really Does Damage Your Hearing!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young lady explained: I have been noticing for about 12 months now that I am really finding it hard to hear in bars, restaurants and noisy environments. Because of this, I yell when I am talking to those around me because I think the people I’m talking to can’t hear […]