As hearing professionals, one of the frustrations we encounter in our practice is that the issues that have caused hearing problems in our patients cannot be reversed. One of the primary reasons for hearing loss, for example, is damage to the tiny hair cells in our inner ears that vibrate in response to sound waves. […]
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Tinnitus is defined by The American Tinnitus Association as the condition in which a person hears sounds that most often no one else can hear. Tinnitus is more common in men than women, and tends to be age-related, appearing most commonly after the age of 50. It affects an estimated 50 million Americans, and for […]
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What do Phil Collins, Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, and Ludwig van Beethoven have in common, besides all being musicians? As a result of years of performing, they all have permanent hearing loss. When musicians come to me for treatment, I feel obliged to inform them of a lamentable fact of life – playing music may […]
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