Although medication can be a great thing in relieving our aches and pains, it can also lead to hearing loss. More than 200 drugs – both prescription and over-the-counter – are known to be ototoxic, meaning they can cause hearing damage. Signs of ototoxicity include a feeling of fullness in the ears, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), […]
Summer brings with it a lot of fun events, including concerts, sporting events and Fourth of July parties. While a blast, these events can also pose a risk to our hearing – the prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage the inner ear and potentially lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can occur after […]
A high school valedictorian was the winner of a pair of hearing aids given in a contest conducted by Hearing Associates and KIMT to commemorate Better Hearing Month. Aricka Oppman, 18, recently graduated at the top of her class. Her father, Travis, was among the 34 people who nominated her for the new hearing aids. “I know […]
