by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: I would like to know what you have to say about how to learn speechreading. Is there a particular technique? Is there a book? Speechreading is an excellent coping strategy, however, you can’t really learn to speechread from a book. You need to see people’s lips in action. […]
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Vertigo Attacks—What’s Going On?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A woman explained: I read one of your articles on the Internet about SSHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss), which I had when I was 11 years old. I had 80% loss in my left ear, which has been permanent. I am now 54 years old. The diagnosis of the cause of […]
Phantom Voices From Taking Various Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: My 6 year old daughter just recently told me she is hearing voices talking. She is happy and socially adjusted, thus I don’t believe it is psychotic in nature. She has been taking Zyrtec for approximately 1 year. She said she had already told me before, but I […]
Are Music Links Really Necessary When Using Cell Phones?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Dr. Neil: I have question. Are there cell phones that have the t-coil built in so you just hold the cell phone close and sound jumps to hearing aids t-coil? Thus, use of Music Links or neckloops are not necessary? I’ve got good news for you. Yes—most cell […]
Hearing Loss isn’t the Only Problem—Discrimination is Important Too
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My mother has been losing her hearing for quite some time now. We have to speak very loud in order for her to hear us. She has tried various hearing aids and sound magnifiers (for church), but she is very frustrated because they don’t quite do the job. […]
Cure for Single Sided Deafness?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: I read your article on the Internet concerning sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). My daughter lost her hearing in her right ear when she was 12 years old. We believe it was due to a virus. The Doctor told us at the time, that she could have an […]
Yelling? I’m Not Yelling. I’m Just Talking!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: For the last 10 or so years I have noticed a decline in my hearing. This year when I went to get tested, it was 55 dB in each ear. A question I have is when I talk everyone says that I’m yelling at them, but to me […]
Can Niacin (Vitamin B3) Cure Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Several years ago at a hearing clinic, I told the young lady that I had ringing in my ears. She asked me if I had ever taken Niacin, and I hadn’t. She said it helps some people. I took Niacin pills for a good while, and it seemed […]
Restricting Activities Because of Large (Enlarged) Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome (LVAS/EVAS)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother asked: Do you or don’t you restrict your child’s activities due to their LVAS (Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome)? When my daughter (almost 12) was diagnosed with unilateral LVAS at age 8, the ENT said to avoid loud music (to protect her normal ear), scuba diving, and head trauma. I […]
T-Links Too Loud?—Here’s the Cure
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I love my T-Links. One thing I find is the sound is too loud with the T-Links, Oticon hearing aids, and many phones—even when set to their minimum volume. Any suggestions? One of the reasons your T-Links sound so loud is that they are very close to you […]