How To Identify Hearing-Safe Household Cleaners
Exposure to specific chemicals, termed ototoxicants, can lead to damage in various parts of the ear, resulting in hearing loss, according to the CDC. Approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. Awareness of these ototoxic chemicals becomes essential in making informed choices to protect hearing. Preventing Exposure Understanding the…
Tips for Managing Hearing Loss During the Holidays
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some level of hearing loss. For those with hearing loss, the holidays can feel overwhelming at times. From hectic family dinners to busy grocery stores and shopping centers, the holidays carry a fair amount of stress with their fun. Take a look at a couple of our tips to…
Tips for Keeping Track of Your Hearing Aids
Spending your mornings searching for your keys only to find them in the fridge, under the couch or in any other strange place they may wind up is a commonly experienced phenomenon for many people. The almost supernatural ability of small items to be lost is a characteristic unfortunately shared by hearing aids. Hearing aids…
How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Hobbies
It’s important to have things in life that bring you joy, and for many, hobbies are just that. Whether you like to garden, paint, go for hikes or play pickleball at Heller Park, hobbies keep your mind active and engaged and connect you to others. Untreated hearing loss can make it harder to engage in many of…
Why Should You Take a Loved One to Your Audiologist Appointment?
Medical treatment is a very personal experience. In a lot of cases, it’s unlikely that you would bring a friend or partner to your doctor’s appointments, but in the case of hearing treatment, audiologists recommend bringing a companion. Bringing a companion to your audiology appointment can help you in your hearing treatment journey and potentially strengthen…
EOENT Welcomes Dr. P. Cody Buchanan
Dr. P. Cody Buchanan is our newest provider at Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose and Throat. He specializes in otology, neurotology, pediatric and adult hearing and balance disorders, cochlear implantation and cholesteatoma. He strives to provide individualized and compassionate care to his patients and their families. Dr. Buchanan earned his osteopathic medicine degree from Oklahoma State…
How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Daily Life
Untreated hearing loss can affect your daily life in numerous ways. According to one review, “Several studies have shown that uncorrected hearing loss gives rise to poorer quality of life, related to isolation, reduced social activity, and a feeling of being excluded, leading to an increased prevalence of symptoms of depression.” In this post, we…
How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help with Anxiety
Do you have hearing loss and experience anxiety? If so, know that you’re far from alone. In fact, according to one 2017 study, “The problem of anxiety and depression in patients with moderate and severe sudden sensorineural hearing loss is relatively prominent, and the symptoms of anxiety and depression are obviously affected by the symptoms and other diseases……
Don’t Overlook These Signs of Hearing Loss
Aging is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Most cases of age-related hearing loss come on gradually, and many people can easily ignore some of the early signs. However, the earlier you can get tested and treated with hearing aids, the better it is for your hearing health. Here are some signs…
Untreated Hearing Loss May Leave You More Vulnerable to Falls
Leaving your hearing loss untreated can lead to a slew of other health issues, including increasing your risk of falls. In fact, research has found that even mild hearing loss can triple a person’s risk of an accidental fall. Not only that but this risk increases by 140% for every additional 10 decibels of hearing…