Hearing Blog

Compared to nonsmokers, current and former smokers could be more likely to develop hearing loss according to recent studies. Hearing loss is one of the most chronic medical conditions that people experience today. Impaired hearing results in the reduced capacity to absorb and process sound which causes a range of symptoms that often have far-reaching effects on various aspects of life. Hearing loss can be caused by various factors including existing medical conditions, environmental exposure...

Emerging studies show that coronavirus is potentially causing or worsening tinnitus. Tinnitus medically describes the experience of hearing a buzzing or ringing-like noise in one or both ears. This noise has also been described as clicking, humming, hissing and is perceived when there is no sound present in the environment. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, at least 10% of people in the U.S. experience chronic tinnitus. Tinnitus is not a medical condition but rather,...

Technology gets smarter every day. Smartphones, computers, and smart speakers get smaller and faster every day. Virtual assistants like Siri can help you stay organized and make your life easier. Hearing aid technology is also getting more advanced each year. Some hearing aids are compatible with your smartphone and smart speaker, and some hearing aids even use AI to help you hear. What are Smartphone Virtual Assistants? If you’ve ever used Alexa or Siri, you’ve...

Have you heard a faint buzzing or ringing in your ears? That sound might be tinnitus. Tinnitus can’t be cured, but there are several treatment options that will make your tinnitus manageable, and let you leave the buzzing behind. Tinnitus is Very Common Tinnitus is a lot more common than you might think. In fact, the American Tinnitus Association estimates that 15% of Americans have tinnitus. That’s over 50 million people. Some people experience mild...