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The Healthy Hearing Report

Each week the Healthy Hearing Report team publishes helpful information about living with hearing loss, tinnitus and other auditory disorders. 

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Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?

Text says: Does Medicaid cover hearing aids? Image shows a hearing care provider inserting hearing aids into a happy patient.

Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.

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Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?

Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.

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Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids

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If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.

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Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids

If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.

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How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season

Infographic with tips on having a holiday dinner that's considerate of people with hearing loss

If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.

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How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season

If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.

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Hearing aid financing

Infographic on hearing aid financing options

Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.

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Hearing aid financing

Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.

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Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus

Infographic explaining ototoxic medications.

Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

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Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus

Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

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Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids

Infographic: pros and cons of wearing Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.

Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.

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Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids

Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.

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Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus

Healthy Hearing's gift ideas for people with hearing loss or tinnitus.

Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.

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Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus

Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.

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Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss

Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.

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Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss

Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.

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Ear pain: Why it happens

Illustration explaining the most common causes of ear pain, from infection to headaches.

Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.

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Ear pain: Why it happens

Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.

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Tinnitus affects many veterans, but help exists

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Many retired military service members have persistent tinnitus, making it the number one reason veterans seek disability compensation. Find out why and what you can do about tinnitus.

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Tinnitus affects many veterans, but help exists

Many retired military service members have persistent tinnitus, making it the number one reason veterans seek disability compensation. Find out why and what you can do about tinnitus.

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What is a decibel?

Infographic showing decibel levels of common sounds in our environment, ranging from breathing to firearms.

Decibels are used to measure sound levels. They are also used to show the extent of hearing loss on audiograms.

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What is a decibel?

Decibels are used to measure sound levels. They are also used to show the extent of hearing loss on audiograms.

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Can you restore your lost hearing?

An audiologist reviews a hearing exam with her patient.

Is there a way to quickly and easily restore hearing levels to normal, especially for sensorineural hearing loss? A look at common ear surgeries, drugs and herbal remedies.

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Can you restore your lost hearing?

Is there a way to quickly and easily restore hearing levels to normal, especially for sensorineural hearing loss? A look at common ear surgeries, drugs and herbal remedies.

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Understanding auditory deprivation

Illustration explaining why untreated hearing loss is bad for your brain

Hearing loss is a type of sensory deprivation known as auditory deprivation. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can weaken and atrophy, making it even harder to hear.

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Understanding auditory deprivation

Hearing loss is a type of sensory deprivation known as auditory deprivation. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can weaken and atrophy, making it even harder to hear.

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Can allergies cause hearing loss?

A woman sneezes behind a field of ragweed.

Seasonal allergies can cause problems with hearing, especially if you have a lot of congestion and swelling. Contact dermatitis may cause itchiness in the ear canals, too.

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Can allergies cause hearing loss?

Seasonal allergies can cause problems with hearing, especially if you have a lot of congestion and swelling. Contact dermatitis may cause itchiness in the ear canals, too.

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Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link?

A teenager uses a vaping ecigarette.

With reports of vaping and sudden hearing loss on the rise, what does the evidence say?

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Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link?

With reports of vaping and sudden hearing loss on the rise, what does the evidence say?

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I have tinnitus. Here's how I get a good night’s sleep.

A woman sleeps in bed.

Whether your challenge is falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, with the right tools, strategies, and a little bit of effort, you can fix your sleep issues–no matter how severe your tinnitus may seem right now.

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I have tinnitus. Here's how I get a good night’s sleep.

Whether your challenge is falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, with the right tools, strategies, and a little bit of effort, you can fix your sleep issues–no matter how severe your tinnitus may seem right now.

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Tinnitus keeping you up at night? First try these 11 tips

A wide-awake woman copes with insomnia.

Got tinnitus and struggling to sleep? You're not alone! Ringing in the ears can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. These 11 tips can help you get a better night's rest.

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Tinnitus keeping you up at night? First try these 11 tips

Got tinnitus and struggling to sleep? You're not alone! Ringing in the ears can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. These 11 tips can help you get a better night's rest.

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How do I get water out of my ears?

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Did you go swimming and now water is stuck in your ears? It happens to some people more than others. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.

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How do I get water out of my ears?

Did you go swimming and now water is stuck in your ears? It happens to some people more than others. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.

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Hearing aids for small or narrow ear canals

A woman points to an in-the-canal hearing aid.

Small or narrow ear canals can make fitting hearing aids more difficult, but not impossible. Learn more about your options.

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Hearing aids for small or narrow ear canals

Small or narrow ear canals can make fitting hearing aids more difficult, but not impossible. Learn more about your options.

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Progressive hearing loss

Infographic 'Progressive hearing loss: What is it and what to do about it

Hearing loss can indeed be progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. Find out if this applies to you and what to do about it.

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Progressive hearing loss

Hearing loss can indeed be progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. Find out if this applies to you and what to do about it.

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What is hidden hearing loss?

Signs of hidden hearing loss

Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that originates in the brain (instead of the ears) and isn't detectable on standard hearing tests. People with hidden hearing loss struggle to hear in real-world situations, but are able to pass a hearing test without any problems.

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What is hidden hearing loss?

Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that originates in the brain (instead of the ears) and isn't detectable on standard hearing tests. People with hidden hearing loss struggle to hear in real-world situations, but are able to pass a hearing test without any problems.

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Hearing loss and anxiety: What's the connection?

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Struggling to hear is an anxiety-inducing experience, since it can make you feel vulnerable. So can coming to terms with hearing loss and wearing hearing aids. Fortunately, if your hearing loss is making you anxious, treatment can help.

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Hearing loss and anxiety: What's the connection?

Struggling to hear is an anxiety-inducing experience, since it can make you feel vulnerable. So can coming to terms with hearing loss and wearing hearing aids. Fortunately, if your hearing loss is making you anxious, treatment can help.

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Understanding musical ear syndrome

A woman holds her ear, annoyed by musical ear syndrome.

Musical ear syndrome is a rare condition that causes people to "hear" music that isn't there. It's more common among people with severe hearing loss.

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Understanding musical ear syndrome

Musical ear syndrome is a rare condition that causes people to "hear" music that isn't there. It's more common among people with severe hearing loss.

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Deafmetal jewelry stylishly secures hearing aids and cochlear implants

DeafMetal safety ring on a woman's ear

DeafMetal makes jewelry, safety rings and holsters that help hearing aids and cochlear implants stay in place—stylishly.

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Deafmetal jewelry stylishly secures hearing aids and cochlear implants

DeafMetal makes jewelry, safety rings and holsters that help hearing aids and cochlear implants stay in place—stylishly.

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