If you or a loved one are in the midst of cancer treatment, you are likely familiar with some of the side effects. One of the lesser-known side effects can be one of the most difficult to treat: hearing loss. According to Cancer.net, a variety of cancers and cancer...
At Sound Relief, we are excited to introduce LACE AI Pro, the latest upgrade to the popular LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement) auditory training program. Designed to help you strengthen your listening skills and cognitive function, LACE AI Pro offers easy-to-use, personalized exercises that can make a real difference in your daily life – whether you use hearing aids or not.
As you might expect, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the AirPods Pro 2 and their new features, including the hearing test through Apple’s Health App and the hearing aid-like functionalities. While we will cover the Health App’s hearing test in another review, for now, let’s focus on their potential use as hearing aids. Apple has revolutionized smartphones, tablets, and even the way we think about health with their technology – but can the AirPods Pro 2 revolutionize hearing care, too? In this blog post, we will explore their hearing aid-like features, what they do well, and how they compare to prescription hearing aids. Apple also deserves credit for raising awareness about hearing health. Their efforts to address hearing loss, hearing testing, and safe noise exposure levels are a huge step in the right direction. Making these tools and information accessible to millions of Apple users is commendable, and it’s exciting to see hearing health becoming part of everyday conversations.
While the winter holidays are a joyful time, they can also bring added stress, which may trigger or worsen tinnitus symptoms. Managing stress during the holidays is essential for your mental and emotional well-being, and it can also help minimize the impact of tinnitus.
Fall is here and holiday gatherings are right around the corner. As family gatherings, Friendsgiving and office Christmas parties commence, hearing in crowds can be challenging, anxiety-producing and downright frustrating. In addition to using hearing technology, these effective communication strategies can turn a social gathering from isolating to enjoyable by giving you as many listening advantages as possible. Share these better communication tips with your loved ones so they can help keep the conversation flowing.
At Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center, we believe in recognizing and appreciating the heroes who selflessly serve our communities and nation. We understand that active and retired military personnel and first responders often encounter unique challenges that can lead to unresolved hearing issues such as tinnitus, sensitivity to sound, or hearing loss. These heroes put their lives on the line and devote themselves to our well-being, and we want to show our gratitude. We offer a 9.11% discount on all devices to help address their needs.
Dog hearing tests can help you determine whether or not your dog may be experiencing hearing loss or deafness. Just raise your paw when you hear the beep! However, hearing tests for dogs are not performed in the same way that we test hearing in most humans. This is done using Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) test. It is similar to the hearing test that is done on infants.
What medications can cause tinnitus or hearing loss? Quite a few. Believe it or not, but more than 600 medications can cause tinnitus, hearing loss, and/or balance problems. These ototoxic drugs include over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
Tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide and is characterized by a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears. COVID-19, on the other hand, is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has affected millions of people globally since its emergence in 2019. While these two things may seem unrelated, there is growing evidence to suggest that COVID-19 may be linked to patients developing tinnitus. Here, we will explore this potential connection in more detail.
Tinnitus affects almost 50 million Americans every year. Because it is such a common hearing condition, it’s not surprising to learn that it has many different potential causes. From exposure to loud noises to aging, there are many different reasons you might be experiencing tinnitus.
Currently, there are about 16,000 licensed audiologists in the United States. Audiology is a growing field that is also very dynamic. Audiologists, generally speaking, are responsible for helping people with hearing issues and other conditions related to the ear.
Currently, about 10 million Americans have hearing aids or a related hearing device. Hearing aids are remarkably useful for treating hearing loss, especially since there is no cure for sensorineural hearing loss.
If you’re suffering from hearing or balance issues you may be confused about where to turn for help. In this guide, you’ll discover the difference between an Audiologist and ENT, and when to visit one.
We understand how confusing insurance can be. It is for all of us – especially when dealing with reimbursement for tinnitus and/or hearing services! These challenges are not for everyone, but we are here to help you get the most out of your benefits. We have a dedicated insurance team to help navigate and determine insurance for tinnitus and hearing aids.
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We live in a rich, sensory world full of exciting things to see, smell, taste, and hear. Unfortunately, as we go through life, we might be exposed to things that damage our senses – especially our hearing, which can be easily compromised through sudden or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. To protect your hearing, you need to be able to measure the loudness of sounds you’re exposed to through decibels. But what is a decibel? How can we measure decibels to protect our hearing? Read on to find out.
Sound Relief Hearing Center is thrilled to announce the opening of a new office in Scottsdale, Arizona, which opened its doors on April 2, 2018. Dr. Julie Prutsman began Sound Relief Hearing Center in December 2011 in her hometown, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Since then, our team of talented audiologists has helped thousands of patients from all around the United States at our six locations in Colorado: Denver, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Fort Collins, Golden, and Westminster. With our new office in Arizona, we hope to expand our reach and assist people in the Scottsdale community living with hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, and other hearing health issues.
Earlier this month the USA cheered on Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and many other swimming stars in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, so now feels like the perfect time to discuss an aural issue that often affects swimmers: otitis externa. Fittingly known as “swimmer’s ear,” otitis externa is an infection of the outer ear canal. Treating swimmer’s ear is simple, but that doesn’t mean the condition isn’t unpleasant or serious. Learn more about the causes and symptoms below, but be sure to call your audiologist straight away if you believe you have swimmer’s ear.
An Audiologist is a medical professional dedicated to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing and balance issues in patients of all ages. To become a licensed audiologist, an individual must complete their Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree from an audiology graduate program at an accredited university or a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.). In some cases, states may require additional licensing or certifications on top of a degree. To better understand audiologists’ training, knowledge, services, and importance, let’s delve a little deeper into the question, “What is an audiologist?”
If you have never suffered from auditory issues like tinnitus or hearing loss, it is easy to take your hearing for granted. The hearing process is incredibly complex and relies upon numerous, minuscule parts. When your outer ear picks up a sound, an elaborate operation occurs so that the sound can be translated into information by the brain. Do you know how hearing works?