by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young lady explained, About a week ago, I went to hear a band I like. It was a small venue, but I was in the back of the crowd. When they paused between sets, I immediately noticed that my hearing felt dull. When I got out my ears were ringing. […]
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“First Do No Harm” vs. Benzodiazepine Ototoxicity
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A doctor, wrote, I feel that your article on benzodiazepines is irresponsible and may cause those with disabling anxiety disorder to avoid treatment. There are many patients with panic disorder that are well-maintained on Alprazolam for decades without the anxiolytic effect being lost or diminished or the need to increase the […]
Tips for Buying Your First Hearing Aids
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I cannot hear most bird song, crickets, frogs, small wind chimes, and many voices if there is background noise, and most especially—the higher the frequency of the voice the less intelligible it is. The ENT doctor at the hospital explained to me my hearing loss and showed me […]
Can a Person Who Does Not Have Hearing Aids Hear Via a Room Loop?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, Can a hard of hearing person who does not wear hearing aids benefit from a room loop system such as the Contacta HLD3? The short answer is “Yes”. You see, there are actually two ways you can benefit from a loop system. Obviously, the most common way is […]
More Hearing Aid “Alphabet Soup”
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. It never ends—the continuing additions to the ear-level hearing aid “alphabet soup” I mean. There are so many acronyms for hearing aids, its hard to know what they all mean. First came the Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids. Currently there are a couple of variations of BTE aids such as the Over-the-Ear […]
Just Wear Your @#$%& Hearing Aids!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young man explained, I am having trouble getting started wearing my hearing aid. I have tried to convince myself to wear it, but so far, I am not able to do so. As I result, I am depressed about my future. I am 17 years old and wish to […]
This Is Not Recruitment
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I came across your website while researching the term ‘recruitment’ which the audiologist mentioned to me this week. She tested me and I have mild/moderate hearing loss. The reason I had hearing tested is because I have sensitivity to noise and also tinnitus (low drum/bass sound). I live […]
Coping Strategies When You Can’t Hear Your Spouse
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I am hearing impaired and also have tinnitus. I wear bilateral hearing aids. I work at home. My husband, when he gets home from work, tends to forget I am hearing impaired and will talk to me from various locations in the house. I have no idea what […]
The Ambulance Down in the Valley—A Drug Allegory for Our Time
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I have recently developed tinnitus. What should I take for headaches since I have read that taking Aspirin and Ibuprofen can cause tinnitus. I do not want mine to be more severe. Not knowing your situation, my first reaction is to suggest you work at finding and eliminating […]
Are Serious Vestibular Problems a Wheelchair Sentence?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I am very interested in hearing and balance and was looking for your thoughts—I know you are not an MD, but would appreciate your views. If someone is having vertigo from a serious disease such as bilateral Meniere’s disease, is such a person better off without a vestibular […]