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Tinnitus Care at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute Have you ever been to a loud concert and left with the sound of ringing in your ears? That sound is a temporary glimpse into a condition called tinnitus.
It's the experience of hearing a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound when there's no outside sound source. According to Dr. Rebecca Blaha, lead audiologist for the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) of Drexel University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, raising awareness helps validate the experiences of those affected and combats the common misconception that tinnitus is simply "ringing ears" that one can easily tune out/be ignored.
Treatments are highly individualized and involve counseling and sound therapy. Hearing aids amplify sounds in the environment that can draw attention away from tinnitus while also improving listening and communication.
For more information or to book an appointment, call 215.780.3180 or visit our website.
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Do Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss? According to audiologists and health organizations, these devices do have the potential to cause hearing loss. However, the risk depends on how loudly and how long you listen to your devices. Earbuds themselves are not inherently damaging, but the design places the sound source close to the eardrum. This can increase the risk of damage depending on the loudness and duration of use and then lead to what is known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which occurs when intense sound energy permanently damages the delicate hair cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear.
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For more information or to book an appointment, call 215.780.3180 or visit our website.