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  • An Audiologist's Review Lyric Hearing Aids

    Lyric hearing aids are an innovative, invisible option for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. These devices are placed deep inside the ear canal by a licensed professional and can be worn continuously for weeks or months without needing removal for charging or cleaning. Unlike traditional hearing aids, Lyric uses analog sound processing and tiny batteries that last extended periods, requiring regular follow-up appointments for replacements. While they offer benefits such as natural s...

  • O.A.R. Lead Singer Marc Roberge Speaks Up About Hearing Aids

    Marc Roberge, the frontman of the successful rock band O.A.R., has experienced a significant transformation in his life after addressing his hearing loss with modern over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Diagnosed with mild-moderate hearing loss, Roberge initially dismissed his condition as a joke among friends but eventually sought help from a cousin who is a hearing health provider. His cousin recommended the Jabra Enhance Plus, an earbud-style OTC hearing aid designed for situational use, which...

  • MDHearing Review, Styles, Prices, Photos and Surpirses

    MDHearingAid is a leading provider of affordable online hearing aids, founded in 2009 by Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri to make hearing solutions more accessible. The brand offers three main product lines: the CORE, VOLT+, and AIR. The CORE model, reviewed in-depth, stands out as it allows users to customize their hearing aids through a smartphone app based on a personal hearing test. While the CORE is priced at $999 per pair and lacks features like Bluetooth streaming or rechargeability, it provides eff...

  • List of Medications That Cause Tinnitus & Your Options

    Tinnitus, often described as a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears, can be caused by certain medications. Common culprits include ototoxic drugs, which can damage inner ear hair cells, leading to hearing loss and tinnitus. Categories of medications associated with tinnitus range from antibiotics like gentamicin and chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin to pain relievers like aspirin and NSAIDs, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants. If you suspect your medication is causing or worsening...

  • Ménière's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

    Ménière's disease is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. It was first identified in 1861 and affects approximately 73 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. The exact cause remains unclear, but it is believed to involve abnormal fluid pressure in the inner ear, known as endolymphatic hydrops. Diagnosing Ménière's requires a comprehensive evaluation, including hearing tests, balance assessments, a...

  • Miracle-Ear Prices, Reviews, Process and Surprises

    Miracle-Ear is a prominent U.S. hearing clinic franchise with over 1,500 locations nationwide, founded in 1948 by Ken Dahlberg, a World War II veteran who experienced hearing loss. The company, now owned by Amplifon, offers a range of hearing aids sourced from WS Audiology (similar to Signia devices) and provides services such as free hearing tests, custom fittings, and lifetime care options like annual hearing checks and adjustments. Miracle-Ear’s product lineup includes styles like the nearly...