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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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Hearing aids and tax time

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Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.

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Hearing aids and tax time

Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.

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I have hearing loss. Should I wear a medical ID bracelet?

The medical ID bracelet worn by a woman with cochlear implants.

Here's why people with hearing loss or deafness may want to wear a medical ID bracelet to inform first responders of any key medical conditions in the event of an emergency.

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I have hearing loss. Should I wear a medical ID bracelet?

Here's why people with hearing loss or deafness may want to wear a medical ID bracelet to inform first responders of any key medical conditions in the event of an emergency.

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I lost my hearing suddenly due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Here’s what I learned.

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One woman shares her story of losing her hearing in one ear from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication of the shingles virus that can cause facial paralysis, tinnitus and hearing loss.

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I lost my hearing suddenly due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Here’s what I learned.

One woman shares her story of losing her hearing in one ear from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication of the shingles virus that can cause facial paralysis, tinnitus and hearing loss.

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Experimental hearing loss drug fails to show benefit in clinical trial

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Frequency Therapeutics halted its clinical trials for the experimental hearing loss drug FX-322 due to disappointing clinical trials results.

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Experimental hearing loss drug fails to show benefit in clinical trial

Frequency Therapeutics halted its clinical trials for the experimental hearing loss drug FX-322 due to disappointing clinical trials results.

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What are hearing loops and hearing aid telecoils?

A woman wears a hearing aid with a telecoil.

When used in tandem with a hearing loop, hearing aid telecoils can dramatically enhance your listening experience in public places by piping audio-system sounds directly to your hearing aids.

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What are hearing loops and hearing aid telecoils?

When used in tandem with a hearing loop, hearing aid telecoils can dramatically enhance your listening experience in public places by piping audio-system sounds directly to your hearing aids.

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Your home's acoustics may be making it harder to hear

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Bad room acoustics can make it harder to hear, but a few simple decor changes can boost sound quality. Think: Sound-absorbing materials.

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Your home's acoustics may be making it harder to hear

Bad room acoustics can make it harder to hear, but a few simple decor changes can boost sound quality. Think: Sound-absorbing materials.

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What is real ear measurement?

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Real ear measurement is a way of verifying that your new hearing aids are providing the correct level of amplification. It's a simple, painless test.

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What is real ear measurement?

Real ear measurement is a way of verifying that your new hearing aids are providing the correct level of amplification. It's a simple, painless test.

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Is your dizziness from labyrinthitis, BPPV or Meniere's? How to know

Infographic that compares the symptoms of labyrinthitis, BPPV and Meniere's disease.

Labyrinthitis, BPPV and Meniere’s disease are all inner ear disorders that cause dizziness. Here's how to tell them apart.

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Is your dizziness from labyrinthitis, BPPV or Meniere's? How to know

Labyrinthitis, BPPV and Meniere’s disease are all inner ear disorders that cause dizziness. Here's how to tell them apart.

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Causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)

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Learn about the many different causes of sensorineural hearing loss, the most common type of hearing loss.

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Causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)

Learn about the many different causes of sensorineural hearing loss, the most common type of hearing loss.

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Shingles and hearing loss: What we know

Infographic explaining Shingrix, the shingles vaccine, lowers risk of complications from infection.

Thanks to changes in Medicare, the Shingrix vaccine is now free for almost all older Americans. Vaccination dramatically lowers your risk of not just a painful rash, but also complications like hearing loss and vertigo.

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Shingles and hearing loss: What we know

Thanks to changes in Medicare, the Shingrix vaccine is now free for almost all older Americans. Vaccination dramatically lowers your risk of not just a painful rash, but also complications like hearing loss and vertigo.

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Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing

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Sometimes called "double hearing," diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes our ears to hear sounds so differently it creates a disturbing two-sound experience.

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Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing

Sometimes called "double hearing," diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes our ears to hear sounds so differently it creates a disturbing two-sound experience.

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Hearing loss in babies and infants

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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.

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Hearing loss in babies and infants

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.

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Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?

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Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.

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Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?

Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.

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Mumps and hearing loss

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The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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Mumps and hearing loss

The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam

Infographic explaining tips to avoid getting scammed when buying OTC hearing aids online.

To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.

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How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam

To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.

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Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story

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As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.

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Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story

As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.

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Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids

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The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.

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Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids

The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.

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8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids

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Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.

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8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids

Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.

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How to use a telephone IP relay service

Infographic showing how IP Relay Services work.

IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.

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How to use a telephone IP relay service

IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.

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How to protect your remaining hearing

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If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime. 

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How to protect your remaining hearing

If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime. 

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7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids

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It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.

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7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids

It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.

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I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.

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Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.

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I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.

Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.

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7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids

A woman talks to her audiologist at a hearing care appointment.

It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.

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7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids

It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.

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How loud is too loud?

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Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.

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How loud is too loud?

Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.

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