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The Healthy Hearing Report

Each week the Healthy Hearing Report team publishes helpful information about living with hearing loss, tinnitus and other auditory disorders. 

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Airplanes and ear pain

Tips for preventing ear pain while flying

Learn about what happens to your ears during air travel and what you can do to prevent pain, discomfort and temporary hearing loss.

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Airplanes and ear pain

Learn about what happens to your ears during air travel and what you can do to prevent pain, discomfort and temporary hearing loss.

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Hearing aids and tax time

A man tries out hearing aids

Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.

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Hearing aids and tax time

Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.

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Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing

Infographic showing types of diplacusis.

Sometimes called "double hearing," diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes our ears to hear sounds so differently it creates a disturbing two-sound experience.

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Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing

Sometimes called "double hearing," diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes our ears to hear sounds so differently it creates a disturbing two-sound experience.

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Tinnitus in one ear

An infographic listing common causes of tinnitus in one ear only.

Experiencing tinnitus in one ear? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for unilateral tinnitus, including hearing aids and sound therapy.

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Tinnitus in one ear

Experiencing tinnitus in one ear? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for unilateral tinnitus, including hearing aids and sound therapy.

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Why do my ears itch?

Image is infographic showing six causes of itchy ears, such as allergies, dermatitis, psoriasis/eczema, earwax and earbuds or hearing aids.

Why do your ears itch? Explore common causes like dermatitis, allergies, earwax buildup, and hearing aid irritation. Find relief tips and when to see a doctor

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Why do my ears itch?

Why do your ears itch? Explore common causes like dermatitis, allergies, earwax buildup, and hearing aid irritation. Find relief tips and when to see a doctor

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Why do my ears feel clogged?

Infographic showing four common reasons ears may be clogged.

Do your ears feel clogged? Learn about common causes like earwax, sinus pressure, infections and more. Find expert advice and when to seek help.

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Why do my ears feel clogged?

Do your ears feel clogged? Learn about common causes like earwax, sinus pressure, infections and more. Find expert advice and when to seek help.

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Can menopause cause hearing loss and tinnitus?

An older woman puts in her hearing aid.

If you're nearing your "menopausal" years, you may be wondering if natural hormonal changes -- or hormonal therapy -- will have any affect on your hearing. It's an emerging area of research with some surprising results, it turns out.

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Can menopause cause hearing loss and tinnitus?

If you're nearing your "menopausal" years, you may be wondering if natural hormonal changes -- or hormonal therapy -- will have any affect on your hearing. It's an emerging area of research with some surprising results, it turns out.

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Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful

A woman holding her head after hearing a loud sound.

Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.

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Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful

Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.

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Sound hypersensitivity disorders

Definitions of hyperacusis, misophonia and phonophobia.

Hyperacusis, misophonia, phonophobia and other conditions can make hearing painful or anxiety inducing.

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Sound hypersensitivity disorders

Hyperacusis, misophonia, phonophobia and other conditions can make hearing painful or anxiety inducing.

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Newborn hearing screening

A newborn receives hearing screening in the hospital.

Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.

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Newborn hearing screening

Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.

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Fluctuating hearing loss

A woman grabs her ear.

Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.

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Fluctuating hearing loss

Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.

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All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids

A man wears a hearing aid, for an illustration about over-the-counter hearing aids.

Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.

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All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids

Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.

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Are you unknowingly enabling your loved one’s hearing loss?

A woman contemplates how she enables her husband's hearing loss.

People who are reluctant to get help for their hearing loss often depend on their loved ones to help them hear better, a type of enabling behavior with diminishing returns.

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Are you unknowingly enabling your loved one’s hearing loss?

People who are reluctant to get help for their hearing loss often depend on their loved ones to help them hear better, a type of enabling behavior with diminishing returns.

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Coping techniques to prevent tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety

Illustration of people relaxing and exercising to prevent tinnitus.

Most tinnitus coping strategies are meant to be used reactively, after a difficult moment has occurred. But it's just as important to develop techniques that help you establish routines to head off tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety before they start.

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Coping techniques to prevent tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety

Most tinnitus coping strategies are meant to be used reactively, after a difficult moment has occurred. But it's just as important to develop techniques that help you establish routines to head off tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety before they start.

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Can I get workers' compensation for hearing loss?

A construction worker holds a jackhammer.

If your hearing is damaged on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation to help cover the cost of hearing aids and other treatments.

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Can I get workers' compensation for hearing loss?

If your hearing is damaged on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation to help cover the cost of hearing aids and other treatments.

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What to expect after tinnitus habituation

A man climbs a hill.

Here's what to expect after you habituate to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Lasting relief is possible, but it's important to know that it's not a cure. Setbacks and tinnitus flare-ups are possible.

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What to expect after tinnitus habituation

Here's what to expect after you habituate to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Lasting relief is possible, but it's important to know that it's not a cure. Setbacks and tinnitus flare-ups are possible.

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Benefits of AI hearing aids

Illustration about hearing aids and artificial intelligence

Premium hearing aids use artificial intelligence like machine learning and deep neural networks to help process sound. Learn why this is a significant improvement for people with hearing loss.

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Benefits of AI hearing aids

Premium hearing aids use artificial intelligence like machine learning and deep neural networks to help process sound. Learn why this is a significant improvement for people with hearing loss.

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Are you a musician with tinnitus?

Infographic that discuses musicians and tinnitus

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is incredibly common among musicians. Yet many don't discuss it, for fear of job repercussions. Learn why it happens and how to get help.

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Are you a musician with tinnitus?

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is incredibly common among musicians. Yet many don't discuss it, for fear of job repercussions. Learn why it happens and how to get help.

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Stethoscopes for medical professionals with hearing loss

A stethoscope

Medical professionals with hearing loss often struggle with stethoscope use. Fortunately, there are devices and modifications to make it easier to hear, such as amplified stethoscopes.

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Stethoscopes for medical professionals with hearing loss

Medical professionals with hearing loss often struggle with stethoscope use. Fortunately, there are devices and modifications to make it easier to hear, such as amplified stethoscopes.

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Top audiology schools in the United States

A student audiologist gives an exam.

A look at the best audiology and speech rehab programs for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Top audiology schools in the United States

A look at the best audiology and speech rehab programs for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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When it comes to tinnitus habituation, setbacks are normal

Quote about overcoming tinnitus setbacks over the long-term.

If you have tinnitus, good news: You can habituate to it, getting to the point where you no longer even notice it. However, this takes times and often comes with setbacks. Here's how to handle the process with minimal stress.

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When it comes to tinnitus habituation, setbacks are normal

If you have tinnitus, good news: You can habituate to it, getting to the point where you no longer even notice it. However, this takes times and often comes with setbacks. Here's how to handle the process with minimal stress.

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How high stress can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus

A man grabs his forehead, stressed out.

Chronic stress is part of life for too many Americans. Besides harming your health, find out how it contributes to hearing loss and tinnitus.

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How high stress can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus

Chronic stress is part of life for too many Americans. Besides harming your health, find out how it contributes to hearing loss and tinnitus.

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Noise pollution could be making you sick

Illustration explaining common sources of noise pollution

Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.

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Noise pollution could be making you sick

Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.

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Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?

Tinnitus supplements: Worth the price?

Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.

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Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?

Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.

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