Shohet Ear Associates Medical Group

Very often, people aren’t aware of hearing loss, because it occurs slowly over a matter of years. Even after diagnosis, people wait an average of 10 years to actually get the hearing aids that’ll help them hear better. If left untreated, it could lead to auditory deprivation - and over time, the parts of your brain responsible for hearing can shrink or atrophy from lack of use. Find out more!

Tinnitus, a common issue in which people hear ‘ringing’ in their ears or head without an external source, and may be exacerbated by the coronavirus. COVID-19 has been linked to a number of symptoms, including neurological ones like loss of smell, and some of these symptoms persist for weeks or months after the other symptoms clear up. Find out more here!

Getting older can be quite pleasant, as there is a reason these are called the Golden Years. Likely you’ll be retired and enjoying some peaceful, relaxing activities with your loved ones. However, if you look at the statistics, you’ll see that the older you get, the more likely it is that you will have some hearing loss. Find out more about this common problem!

Cardiovascular disease presents a variety of different complications including high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke and heart attack. Recently a growing body of research is also linking hearing loss and heart disease. Having a hearing loss may be one of the earliest indicators of heart disease!

You might think your hearing loss only affects you, but consider this: Is your hearing loss causing problems in your relationship? Hearing loss and tinnitus can lead to a breakdown in day-to-day communication among couples and can strain any relationship. Research makes it pretty clear that untreated hearing loss can be a major source of stress, especially among couples. Find out more!