How could my medications affect my hearing health? It seems unlikely that the medications on which we depend could harm our hearing. But many of the medications and chemicals we are surrounded with can be ototoxic. Medications and chemicals are ototoxic when they can cause hearing loss, either temporarily or permanently. Both over the counter …
Many people believe that hearing loss is an expected consequence of aging. Hearing loss is not usually viewed as a significant health issue, though it may involve inconvenience or difficulty communicating. Recent studies, however, are revealing that there may be more to hearing loss than just minor inconvenience. These studies have linked hearing loss with …
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Noise pollution is no good: we try to cancel it out with noise-blocking headphones, and if something loud bothers us too long we get very irritated. Whether it’s a dog barking incessantly, airplanes flying overhead, or neighborhood kids who can’t keep their voices down, noise pollution surrounds us. How do we filter our noise? We …
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WE HAVE REOPENED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: What to Expect When You Visit Us We are pleased to announce that starting this month, our office will reopen to those needing hearing healthcare services. All services are by appointment only. When you make an appointment to visit, rest assured your health is our number one priority. Whether you are coming for …
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We are in the midst of unprecedented times in our society today. Shelter-in-place orders to protect the public from a novel virus have shaken us and left us uncertain how to proceed. These public health strategies have never been implemented before, so it’s no wonder people are questioning of how to live during this “new …
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Dear Patients and friends, There is no higher priority for Diablo Hearing Services than the health and well-being of our patients and employees. We are closely following developments and guidance from federal and local authorities. We are committed to continuing to provide valuable and essential services to our patients, however, we are limited by the shelter in …
The most well-known causes of hearing loss include aging, excessive noise, otosclerosis and Meniere’s disease. Less widely known, however, is that diabetes is also a leading cause of hearing loss. Research is now showing that diabetics are approximately twice as likely to have hearing loss as non-diabetics. Diabetes affects a significant percentage of the US …
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Hearing loss is common, particularly as we age. Hearing loss is also irreversible in most cases, so prevention is key. Here are a few ways you can prevent hearing loss and keep yourself hearing for as long as possible. Protection There are many places we are exposed to noise: restaurants, clubs, concerts, sporting events… even …
Your hearing aids are small, finely-tuned appliances that require daily care to function properly. Fortunately, tools and kits can be purchased that make hearing aid maintenance easy. These tools include drying containers, forced air blowers, battery testers, listening tubes, and cleaning cloths. Your audiologist may also have tips on how to best maintain your specific …
If you pay attention to news programs, media publications or public health announcements, you know that regular exercise will benefit your overall health. You may not know, however, that getting daily physical exercise can benefit your hearing as well! Hearing loss is a big problem these days! It has been estimated that about 20% of …
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