Regaining Control of Your Life
We all can use the support of one another from time to time, and even more so when we encounter a new life experience or journey that we aren’t completely prepared for. The Hearing Loss Association of America is one such group which can help connect you with others, help educate, and give you back…
Convertible Driving and Your Hearing
A new study released by the St. Louis University School of Medicine and the Ear Institute of Texas found that high-speech convertible driving can be hazardous to your hearing. When cruisin’ at speeds of 55MPH+ with the top down you are exposing your ears to sound levels greater than 85 decibels. This decibel range is…
New Ear Infection Study
This past week, The New England Journal of Medicine released new research findings on the treatment methods for children (under 2 years of age) with ear infections. The study looked at the varying treatment methods in current medicine which include immediate antibotic treatment and the watch and wait approach. The researchers randomly assigned 291 children, 6 to 23 months,…
EHDI Program Passes House and Senate
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009 (H.R., 1246, S. 3199) has officially passed both the House and Senate. This legislation reauthorizes EHDI programs over the next five years, and connects screening programs to pediatric audiology services, appropriate early intervention programs, family support, and tracking and data management activities. A great success for…
Holiday Hearing Tip #7
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #7: Let your friends and family know how to best speak with…
Hearing Loss Association Presentation
This past Saturday, Dr. Neeru Rohila-Chadha gave a presentation to the Hearing Loss Association of Washington (HLA-WA) on tinnitus. The group consisted of 30 people varying in age, degree of hearing loss, and devices utilized (hearing aids, cochlear implant, BAHA, and the chapter chair recently got a service dog to use with her hearing aids)….
Holiday Hearing Tip #6
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #6: Pay attention to your communication partner If you really want to…
Loud Noises Harmful to the Heart
We’ve all heard about the numerous studies that show loud noise can play a role on hearing loss, but did you know it can also impact your heart? In a recently published peer-reviewed journal, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, it was found that when employee’s spend numerous years in a noisy workplace, their chances of developing serious…
Holiday Hearing Tip #5
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #5: Don’t Bluff We’ve all done it! Acted like we understood what…
Holiday Hearing Tip #4
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #4: Sit Facing Eachother If you are going out for an evening…