The Link Between Alcohol & Hearing Loss
You likely already know about the link between alcohol consumption and diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. What many don’t know about is the link between consuming alcohol in excess and hearing loss. Alcohol & Hearing Loss The inner ear is home to stereocilia, or the tiny hair cells in the cochlea…
Dual Sensory Impairment
Studies indicate that between 10 and 20 percent of people over 70 experience dual sensory loss – a condition that describes co-occurring hearing and vision impairment. While this condition may seem overwhelming, there are treatment options available for all associated symptoms. What Causes Dual Sensory Impairment? Dual sensory impairment has a variety of potential causes,…
Managing Your Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a condition that causes recurring episodes of vertigo (feeling of movement or spinning), hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing, humming, whistling or buzzing sounds) and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. While symptoms may be intermittent, they can also be debilitating. After cancelling his tour in 2018, singer Huey Lewis of…
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in South Carolina. It can lead to a number of serious health complications, a list that includes cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes – and even hearing loss. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes interruptions in breathing throughout the night. It occurs when muscles…
Why Hearing Aid Counseling is Important
One out of five people will be diagnosed with hearing loss in Lexington. Fortunately, most of them should be able to benefit from treatment with hearing aids. As great as these devices are, it takes a while to get used to wearing them and understanding everything they are capable of, as well as their limitations….
Why Should You Have a Hearing Screening?
Impaired hearing is one of the most widespread physical health conditions in the U.S. How prevalent is it? About one in five people will be diagnosed with hearing loss in Lexington. While hearing aids are a great solution for the majority of patients, not all who have hearing loss are aware of their condition. This…
Dr. Jessica Minnick has Joined the Team
CENTA Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jessica Minnick! Dr. Minnick earned her Doctor of Audiology at the University of Louisville and completed her clinical externship at the Cleveland Clinic. She has completed research investigating elderly fall prevention and has worked with the head and neck cancer populations. Dr. Minnick is…
Spin Class and Hearing Loss
If you’re like many people in Lexington, you’ve made a new year’s resolution or two. Perhaps you want to drop a few pounds and are vowing to eat more broccoli and take up an exercise regimen. We certainly applaud your efforts but joining a gym can have unintended negative consequences. Certain exercises could actually be…
Hearing Loss and Osteoporosis
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis in Lexington, you should schedule an appointment with an audiologist, according to a growing body of research. What does a bone density disease have to do with hearing loss? Plenty, it turns out. Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis affects around 54 million Americans – a pretty sizable number that translates to…
Can You Prevent Hearing Loss?
Most types of hearing loss are irreversible. In rare cases something fairly harmless, such as impacted earwax or seasonal allergies, might cause a temporary loss of hearing that can be corrected with medications or surgery. But for 90 percent of South Carolina patients diagnosed with hearing loss, the condition is permanent. Once you’ve got it,…