At age 30 in the spring of 1960, I was diagnosed with otosclerosis and underwent stapedectomy surgery for my left ear. Due to a “sneeze” a few days after, the pin flew off the mount and ruptured the inner ear. I was left with no hearing in the left ear. The right ear with a simple hearing aid was fine. I was told a hearing aid will always benefit me due to the very slow progression of otosclerosis.
5 Ways to Lower Your Risk for Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears, without an external sound source. As an audiologist, I have been treating it for nearly three decades. Here are five easy ways you can keep your ears as healthy as possible against tinnitus.
New Study Suggests Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus
Millions of people suffer from the constant sensation of ringing or buzzing in the ears known as tinnitus, creating constant irritation for some and severe anxiety for others. New research by scientists at OHSU shows why a common antidepressant medication may actually worsen the condition.