Does Hearing Loss Make Your Brain Work Harder?
Most of us know the feeling of relief after getting dismissed from a meeting, leaving a party or exiting a Zoom call. That’s because straining to listen over background noise, understand what’s being said, remember the information and formulate a response is mentally exhausting. For people with hearing loss, the level of exhaustion is exponential….
Can Lost Hearing Be Restored?
Nobody wants to get the news they have hearing loss, in part because the rehabilitation process times time and commitment. In this day and age with today’s rapid advances in medical technology, many wonder whether there is a “quick fix” for hearing loss or whether hearing can be fully restored. The answer is not quite,…
The Pros and Cons of Common Hearing Aid Styles
Once your audiologist diagnoses you with hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. There are a wide variety of manufacturers, styles and colors to choose from, so the options can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, your audiologist is there to help you every step of the way. Below is an overview of the…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Tinnitus
One of the earliest signs of hearing loss is tinnitus, a condition marked by a phantom ringing, whistling, buzzing or hissing sound in the ear. The delicate hair cells in your inner ear, called stereocilia, are responsible for converting soundwaves into energy that the brain interprets as sound. If these hair cells become damaged, they…
Hearing Aids Vs. Cochlear Implants
While most cases of hearing loss are irreversible, they are also treatable. Today, we have more options for treating hearing loss than ever before. Two common options that audiologists recommend are hearing aids and cochlear implants. Below is an overview of the benefits of each. Learn more about what treatment option is right for you….
How Serious Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
A ruptured eardrum, also called a tympanic membrane perforation, is a hole or tear in the membrane that separates your ear canal from your middle ear. This can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss, as well as make your middle ear more vulnerable to infection. While a ruptured eardrum typically heals within a few weeks…
What’s Causing Your Sore Throat?
A sore throat is one of the most commonly reported ailments, accounting for more than 13 million doctor’s appointments each year. There are three types of sore throat, based on the part of the throat that is affected: Pharyngitis affects the area right behind the mouth Tonsillitis involves swelling and redness of the tonsils Laryngitis…
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Your Body?
One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea, a condition that causes your breathing to pause repeatedly while you are sleeping. This leads to feelings of drowsiness upon waking as well as a number of other health conditions. Understanding the impact this sleep disorder has on your whole body can help motivate you…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Augusta ENT, can help identify hearing problems and recommend a…
How to Listen to Music with Hearing Loss
Listening to music is one of the many experiences people with normal hearing take for granted. Many people with hearing loss can use hearing aids to enjoy music, but only recently did new hearing aids come out that were designed specifically for music listening. Why Hearing Aids Struggle Hearing aids are designed to improve your…