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When a degree of hearing loss prompts a hearing test with an audiologist, the examination process will do more than simply decide whether hearing loss is or isn’t present. Using a variety of methods, an audiologist seeks to determine the depth, breadth and manifestation of each patient’s unique hearing health. Unilateral vs. Bilateral hearing loss is one measurement considered when …
It has been known for a while now that certain medications are ototoxic, or damaging to the ears, particularly if taken long-term or in high doses. This list of ototoxic medications includes aspirin, anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen, and Cisplatin, a common cancer-fighting chemotherapy drug. But because Cisplatin is so effective at targeting certain kinds of cancer, this drug–and other, similar …
Each New Year, many of us try to focus on ways we can improve ourselves, or “upgrade” our lives in some way. If you’re like us, you’ve tried the New Year’s resolutions that revolve around eating better and exercising more. While these are great New Year’s resolutions and practices we should implement in our daily lives no matter what month …
Many people think hearing loss isn’t that big of a deal, and being hard of hearing is just an inconvenience. But hearing loss is far more than having difficulty following conversations, or needing to turn up the volume on the TV. Living with untreated hearing loss affects your life in many ways, and can be a real safety hazard. The …
Frozen windows, dressing in layers, hot drinks, snowy roads…some people welcome Jack Frost while others would prefer it stayed warm all year. But like it or not, winter is upon us here in Nebraska, in some places bringing with it extremely cold conditions. Keeping healthy in the winter is all about knowing how to take care of yourself–and that includes …
At Custom Hearing Solutions, our team is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones reconnect through hearing. And what better time to reconnect than the holiday season? Here in Omaha, we’re got a number of exciting coming up in the month of December, with plenty of awesome things to hear. Here are a few of our picks. Santa’s Magic, …
It’s that magical time of the year again, when the temperature drops, lights go up and friends and family gather together to celebrate. For some of us, hearing loss keeps us from truly enjoying the beautiful holiday season the way that we used to. Hearing loss can make the holiday season feel overwhelming. There are, however, many tips for making …
What are video games good for? We know they can help us organize candy, defeat space invaders, and collect an absurd amount of (virtual) gold, jewels and Pokemon. Beyond the fun stuff though, the role of games as tools has been steadily expanding – and now, they may also be able to help us train our brains to hear better.“Gamified” …
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which we recognize here at Custom Hearing Solutions. The link between hearing loss and cognitive ability has been studied for years by researchers. From these studies, we’ve learned that there is a link between hearing loss and dementia – including Alzheimer’s disease – and that treating hearing loss early on could be very beneficial …
Packing people into a stadium to cheer on their favorite sports team might sound like the makings of a perfect activity, but there is a hidden danger to such a wholesome pastime. An afternoon spent rooting for the home team raises red flags around hearing health. A lively and raucous crowd of cheering fans at the average NFL game can …
