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 […]
Ten Questions Teens Ask About Hearing and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A high school teen wrote: Thank you for taking the time to answer 10 questions which I hope will enrich my knowledge on the subject of hearing loss in teenagers. I would love to learn some new information to not only better my understanding on the topic, but to better the […]
Nodding Chime Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A woman explained: When I nod my head, or shake it from side to side (yes-ing or no-ing), I hear chimes. Kind of like those chime toys that babies have, that when they are touched sway side to side and there’s a little chime inside. Do you know of anyone else […]
Options for Single-Sided Deafness
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I am deaf on my left side due to four acoustic neuroma surgeries. I now have a TransEar hearing aid but it doesn’t work like I expected. How about a CROS aid? Also, what else is new on the market? There are a number of solutions for single-sided […]
Salt Therapy—A Natural Way to Kill Respiratory and Ear Infections Without Using Ototoxic Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Today it seems that more and more people have allergies, sinus infections and middle ear infections than ever before. Typically doctors prescribe antibiotics and other drugs to treat these conditions. Unfortunately, these drugs often can be ototoxic. To make matters worse, these conditions tend to recur so these drugs are prescribed […]
The SoundBite Fits Where?—An In-the-Mouth (ITM) Hearing Aid
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © March, 2010 You’ve all heard of sound bytes (short pithy chunks of speech), but this interesting hearing aid literally puts the bite on sound. That’s why they named it the SoundBite. According to their web site, “Sonitus MedicalTM is pioneering the development of the world’s first non-surgical, removable […]
Surprise! Acetaminophen Is Ototoxic After All
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Until the mid 1990s, Acetaminophen (known as Paracetamol in Europe) was not thought to be ototoxic at all. Thus in the second edition of my book, “Ototoxic Drugs Exposed” I do not even mention Acetaminophen. All that has changed. New research has revealed that rather than not being ototoxic at all, […]
This New Hearing Aid Goes “Clik”
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Ear Technology Inc. has done it again! “Done what?” you ask. They’ve come up with another cool product. You probably first knew them for their Cadillac of hearing aid drying and disinfecting systems—the Dry & Store. Then about 3 or 4 years ago they designed their unique TransEar BTE bone conduction […]
Amplified Telephone Headsets for Hard of Hearing People
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: My hearing is not what it used to be. I don’t use hearing aids or anything else now. I have an Ameriphone XL-40 amplified desk phone. I’m looking for a way to make it hands free [headset with microphone] at a reasonable price. Any ideas? I was once […]
Tinnitus Prevalent Among Young Adults
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Here’s a shocking statistic—75% of 18 to 30 year-olds who go to nightclubs and concerts may experience tinnitus, according to an article published in a recent edition of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. That’s a lot of people flirting with disaster to their ears. You see, in such situations tinnitus is […]
Is Amitriptyline Ototoxic?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Could you tell me if my sleeping pills, Amitriptyline, are ototoxic? I’ve become very concerned because my hearing loss was caused by prescription medicines after treatment for prostate cancer. The otolaryngologist kept on insisting it was coincidence, but then I did find out that the medicines, in fact, […]
What Is a Mixed Hearing Loss?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: When an audiologist says you have a ‘mixed’ hearing loss, what exactly does he mean? Hearing loss basically comes in 4 “flavors”. First, there are conductive losses. Conductive losses comprise about 10% of all hearing losses. They are typically mechanical hearing losses in the outer and middle ear […]
Cochlear Implant or Stem Cell Therapy—Which?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I read your article ‘Hair cell regeneration—looking beyond the hype’ which was very encouraging. Currently, my hearing has been severe to profound since age 13. I’m 48 now, but I’ve worn a hearing aid since I was three. I am now in the process of undergoing a cochlear […]
Effective Ways to Hear Questions from the Audience if You Are the Speaker
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: I have severe hearing loss and am looking for an assistive device that might help me in meetings and conferences, especially when I am the presenter. I’ve really cut back on doing these things because I can’t hear the speaker, or when I’m presenting—those in the audience who […]
Residual Inhibition Can Temporarily Eliminate Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I have tinnitus. Tonight I was surfing the web and found a site that played pure tones at various frequencies when you clicked on the corresponding buttons. To my surprise, most of my high-pitched tinnitus went away for a while after listening to the higher-frequency sounds! Does this […]
Are Diabetes Medications Ototoxic in the Long Term?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: I take Glyburide and Glucophage for Diabetes Type II. Is there any evidence that prolonged use of Glyburide or Glucophage XL is ototoxic? I have no information indicating that Glucophage is ototoxic, so you shouldn’t have to worry about that drug. Glyburide can be mildly ototoxic. It has […]
Hearing Loss Support Groups—both On-line and Face-to-Face
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I am interested in finding information about face-to-face support groups for those of us who are hard of hearing. Do you have any insight on finding such a group? I have searched briefly on the web and called the local self-help center but have not found anything. If […]
Sources of Financial Assistance for Purchasing Hearing Aids
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © Feb, 2010, Updated Nov, 2020 A question I get asked is: Where can I get financial help for purchasing hearing aids? They are so expensive, and I can’t afford them, but need them. Can you help me? There are a number of sources of help, but ferreting them out is […]
Tips for Acing Job Interviews as a Hard of Hearing Person
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. with Linda Grasmick Getting a job is typically more difficult when you have a hearing loss. Linda, herself hard of hearing, has some important words of wisdom for people with hearing loss when applying for a new job. She explains: You don’t want to approach your prospective employer with an attitude […]
Students Heed Hard of Hearing Teacher’s Warning on Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. with Bob Eldridge Bob Eldridge has been a teacher for many years. He is also hard of hearing. Here is how he warns his students about protecting their ears from hearing loss. As a hearing impaired teacher I make it my business, when I introduce myself to new students, to talk […]
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