Archive for December, 2013

• Watch for Hearing Loss from these Medications and Drugs – The Ototoxic List

  • December 29th, 2013
  • Posted in Hearing Loss
  • Tags: antibiotics, aspirin, chemotherapy, hearing loss, NSAIDs, ototoxic, side effects

  Nearly every medication – doctor prescribed or over-the-counter – has an associated list of potential side effects. But did you know that there are a number of prescription drugs that can be harmful to your ears? These drugs do exist,… Read More

• Pluses and Minuses of Open Fit Hearing Aids

  • December 22nd, 2013
  • Posted in Choosing a Hearing Aid
  • Tags: choosing a hearing aid, high-frequency hearing loss, open-fit hearing aids

  Choosing the hearing aid that’s best for you or your loved one can be overwhelming, especially with the variety of hearing aid choices available.This article will offer a brief introduction to open fit hearing aids – a relatively new type… Read More

• Which Models of Hearing Aids are Best for Children?

  • December 15th, 2013
  • Posted in Choosing a Hearing Aid
  • Tags: behind the ear, children, hearing aids, hearing loss, in the ear

  Unfortunately loss of hearing affects numerous young children, although the right type of hearing aid could have a very positive effect on their everyday life. If you will be in the process of trying to decide on a hearing aid… Read More

• A Review of the Treatments and Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss

  • December 9th, 2013
  • Posted in Hearing Loss
  • Tags: conductive hearing loss, congenital defects, ear infections, ear wax, fluid, inner ear, middle ear

  An individual who suffers from conductive hearing loss has trouble hearing caused by a problem with their ear’s capacity to conduct sound waves. A malformation or congenital absence can result in this form of hearing loss or it may be… Read More