OTJ Hearing Loss a Threat to Younger Workers
We often think of hearing loss as a problem confined to older adults, but the truth is, even young people in Tucson can develop hearing loss as a result of noise exposure. If you work in a noisy occupational setting, you should take extra precautions when it comes to protecting your hearing. What is Noise-Induced…
Dear Santa: Leave These Noisy Toys at the North Pole
About one in five people in Tucson experiences hearing loss, and many of them can blame noise exposure. Many sources of potentially damaging noise are obvious – think rock ‘n roll concerts, sporting events, power equipment and motorcycles. But danger lurks in some surprising places, as well. Maybe even beneath your Christmas tree! Noise-Induced Hearing…
Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids: Do’s and Don’ts
It’s the holiday season, and you know what that means: we are going to be bombarded with “Little Drummer Boy” on the radio three or four times a day for the next month. It’s enough to bring out the Grinch in even those people whose hearts are already pretty big. Thankfully, it’s not all pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;…
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Diabetes is a huge health concern not only in Arizona, but across the United States. An estimated 30 million American adults have been diagnosed with the disease and another 84 million have prediabetes – significantly increasing their risk of developing diabetes within the next five years. Roughly one in ten people have diabetes in Tucson;…
Can Untreated Hearing Loss Be Costing You Money?
Hearing loss already extracts a heavy cost for patients in Tucson and across the country, especially when left untreated. It makes everyday communication difficult and negatively impacts physical, psychological, and social health. Your wallet or purse will also take a hit; research shows there’s a literal cost to untreated hearing loss, as well. The High…
Tinnitus Isn’t Always Obvious
Statistics show that about one out in five Tucson residents experiences tinnitus. You’d think a ringing in the ears would be pretty noticeable, but not everybody who suffers from tinnitus is aware of it. The signs can be surprisingly subtle. What is Tinnitus? Simply put, tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no…
Hearing Loss Increases Your Risk of Hospital Readmission
Visits to the hospital aren’t nearly as exciting as, say, a trip to an ice cream parlor for a waffle cone on a hot afternoon. Few people look forward to visiting the hospital, and fewer still yearn for a return visit. But patients with hearing loss in Tucson are more likely to be readmitted to…
Signs You May Have a Hearing Problem
Roughly one out of every five Tucson residents has hearing loss. Surprisingly, not everybody with a hearing impairment is aware of their problem. Hearing loss is less obvious than you might realize. We’d like to take advantage of the fact that October is National Audiology Awareness Month by sharing some signs that you may have…
Why Wear Musician’s Earplugs?
When you think of October, fall foliage, pumpkins, and Halloween probably come to mind. Did you also know it is National Audiology Awareness Month? Your Tucson audiologist wants to make you aware of the prevalence of hearing loss in Arizona and across the country. It’s a widespread problem affecting 48 million Americans of all ages….
New Technology is Helping Those with Hearing Loss
It often seems that technology is improving at such a rapid-fire pace it’s hard to keep up. Once upon a time nearly every house in Tucson had a metal antenna on its roof, and nowadays people throughout Arizona stream movies on their smartphones. It’s hard to believe these changes have occurred in little over a…