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Last Answer on March 21, 2020

can ringing in ears be stopped

Asked by SUPERJ over 11 years ago

Alas, in most cases, the answer is no. With the exception of a medically based tinnitus (sound in ears) that is structurally based, there is no cure for tinnitus. 90% of those who have tinnitus simply "just live with it". Those who cannot often will benefit from tinnitus therapy. Therapy may include the usage of a hearing aid, a device that masks tinnitus, change in diet, change in medications, accupuncture, etc. These are not guaranteeds to work. But again, they are TREATMENTS, not cures.

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Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Asked by Pam over 11 years ago

CAPD is not widely acknowledged....simply because people don't know what it is! Best of luck!

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Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

Asked by brikhaus about 12 years ago

Not at this time, nor do we prescribe medications. But as the profession develops, you never know.

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Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

Asked by Jn about 11 years ago

Perhaps the audiologist thought you just said a "cracking"....

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Does hearing loss count as a disability?

Asked by Mellie about 12 years ago

Yes...refer to the Americans with Disabilities act for more information.

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As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

Asked by Richard almost 12 years ago

Exposure to sound at 120 dB for over 30 seconds is technically considered dangerous if repeatedly listened to. The degree of damage varies...it depends on the length of your career...how long you have been doing this...etc. But yes, there is danger. It is my belief that all officers have annual audiological evaluations.

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I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

Asked by Cam over 11 years ago

Well, hearing aids send information to the ear. The ear then sends information to the brain. Whether you get hearing aids or not, the ear will age. You cannot stop this from happening if you get hearing aids. However, auditory processing can be adversely affected without hearing aids. If the ear and the brain are not in communcation over a period of time, auditory pathway fibers will wear down. We try to preserve that communication with hearing aids. So, in THAT sense, if you don't use it, you lose it.

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can ringing in ears be stopped

Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

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Does hearing loss count as a disability?

As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

can ringing in ears be stopped

Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

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Does hearing loss count as a disability?

As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

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