Hearing devices are in the midst of a huge change to their delivery model. New, self-programmable options have appeal, but shouldn’t be considered a replacement for the expertise of an audiologist.
Tag: Hearing loss
Why Hearing Loss May Raise Your Risk of Dementia
Research links hearing loss with an increased risk of dementia. Though you may not be able to avoid dementia as you age, lifestyle changes may help delay cognitive decline.
Ears Ringing From a Loud Concert? Why That’s Not a Good Sign
Rock concerts, woodworking sessions and constructions sites have something in common: They can cause premature hearing loss. Find out when and how you should protect your ears.
Hearing Aids: How to Pick the Right Type for You
Do you think you’re experiencing hearing loss? Find out what happens at a hearing test, plus what to consider with available styles and types if you do need a hearing aid.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
5 Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore
Do you struggle to hear when others are speaking? A hearing aid could be what you need to get you back in the conversation. See signs you might need one, and learn about available styles.
Do You Have Earwax Buildup? Read These Do’s and Don’ts (Video)
You’ve all heard it before: Never put anything, especially a cotton swab, in your ears. Yet people still do it sometimes in an effort to keep their ears clean. Experts say that cotton swabs in the ears can cause disastrous results. Learn more.
Are You Losing Your Hearing as You Age?
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation and affect your quality of life. Find out when you should seek help, especially when hearing problems are a sign of other, potentially more serious problems.
How You Can Cope with Declining Senses as You Age
Hearing and vision loss are common as we age, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. A doctor discusses sensory decline and aging.
New Implantable Device May Help You to Hear Again
If you have a certain kind of hearing loss for which hearing aids provide limited benefit, a new solution may improve your ability to hear and understand. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first implantable device for people who have severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss of high-frequency sounds, but can hear low-frequency sounds with or without a hearing aid. … Read More
Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing With Earwax Buildup
Cotton swabs. Baby oil. Ear candles. There are plenty of home remedies for ear wax. But do you know what’s best for your ears? Our ear expert, neurotologist Erika Woodson, MD, FACS offers her do’s and don’ts for safely dealing with earwax buildup.