by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I came across your blog post regarding LVAS and hearing loss, and was looking for assistance or more information. I am a 48 year old with profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. I’ve worn aids for 10 years and had many medical and hearing specialist exams but […]
Drugs and Tinnitus: Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. “When “Jonathan” took a course of Erythromycin prescribed by his doctor, the last thing on his mind was that this drug would cause him to lose hearing in one ear, give him hyperacusis and balance problems, and result in “horrific bilateral tinnitus.” No one warned “Eunice” that taking the […]
Seven Myths Hearing People Harbor Concerning Hard of Hearing People
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Hearing loss is typically misunderstood by the general population. Thus, it is not surprising that many hearing people have bought into the following 7 myths regarding hearing loss and the people with these losses. Myth No. 1. Hard of hearing people are less intelligent than “hearing” people. Thus, they attach this […]
T-coils Have Been Around Since WHEN?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lot of people think that t-coils and loop systems are a relatively new invention. I’ll bet you’ll never guess just how long t-coils have been available in hearing aids. If you’re like most people, you probably guessed some time in the 1970s or 1980s. If you guessed that, you’d be […]
Damping Reverberation to Improve Hearing
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: Our condo has high ceilings and a wood and tile floor. The reverberation makes it really difficult to hear. Do you have any ideas for improving this situation? Reverberation is caused by all the hard surfaces in your condo. The obvious solution to dampen such reverberations is to […]
Will Extreme Sensitivity to Sound Ever Go Away?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I have extreme sensitivity in my hearing and some distortion as well. My ears buzz slightly to my own voice and others that have a deep tone in their voice. I believe this was sound-induced from my iPod and loud video gaming with head phones. My hearing is […]