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The Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss
It is well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline. This decline has been compounded with the isolating effects of COVID-19. Early screenings (starting at age 50), can have an impact on our patient’s hearing and cognitive abilities. Through identification and rehabilitation, we are helping patients, especially those …
Can Surgery Correct Hearing Loss?
Can surgery correct hearing loss? Nearly 48 million Americans have some type of hearing loss that affects their ability to communicate effectively. If you have hearing loss, you might wonder if there are surgeries that can restore your hearing. The answer is dependent on the cause and/or location of your hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss Conductive …
Smoking = Higher Risk of Hearing Loss
Smokers may be more likely to develop hearing loss than nonsmokers, and the risk increases with each additional cigarette people smoke on a typical day, a Japanese study suggests. Researchers examined data on almost 50,000 Japanese workers, ages 20 to 64, who didn’t have hearing loss. After a maximum follow-up of eight years, more than …
Six Reasons to Stop Putting Off Your Hearing Health
Procrastination is a habit many would like to change. Dragging your feet on occasion usually isn’t cause for concern — unless it pertains to your health. Here are seven reasons you shouldn’t procrastinate about your hearing health. Untreated hearing loss leads to brain atrophy. Many people don’t realize that hearing is actually a brain function. Your ears …
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Cochlear™ Implants for Moderate to Profound Hearing Loss
The Doctors of Audiology at Complete Hearing are the first Audiologists in the Lincoln, Nebraska area to offer the diagnostic assessment of cochlear implant candidacy, cochlear implant mapping, fitting, and assessment of cochlear implant devices. We are pleased to offer our patients with moderate to profound hearing loss an opportunity to experience more options for …
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Small Hearing Aids – Are They for Me?
You’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and hearing aids are recommended by your audiologist. Thanks to today’s advancing technology, you have a variety of styles and features to choose from, including some that are virtually invisible, rechargeable or can connect to your phone. Which one should you choose? I want something discrete! Today’s hearing aid manufacturers …
There’s an App for That!
Using Your Smartphone to Measure Noise Levels People of all ages and all walks of life are sometimes at risk for exposure to harmful noises that damage the sensitive structure of the inner ear and can cause temporary or permanent noise-induced hearing loss(NIHL). Excessive noise from activities like live concerts, working with shop tools, operating …
Medications & Hearing Loss – Is there a link?
Ototoxicity is the term health professionals use for medications and supplements that cause hearing loss. Although physician-prescribed medications may be effective at treating specific illnesses, some of them damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear responsible for hearing and balance in the process. Hearing loss from ototoxicity can be temporary or permanent. The …
