Hearing loss can be a difficult and isolating experience, and many people wonder if surgery might be the answer to restore their hearing. At the Dallas Ear Institute, we’re frequently asked, “Can I have surgery to improve my hearing like my neighbor did?” The short answer is: it depends on the type of hearing loss […]
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Your child’s ENT surgeon recommended ear surgery. He says he can do the surgery or he can send you on to an “otologist/neurotologist” for surgery. You also read about a “pediatric ENT”. Who should do my kid’s surgery and why are there so many options? Ear surgery is performed by one of three types of
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With the recent announcement of an update allowing Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) to function as over-the-counter hearing devices, many are asking: Could these sleek earbuds replace traditional hearing aids? Let’s dive in. Can You Use AirPods as Hearing Aids? Apple’s new Hearing Health feature allows AirPods Pro 2 to estimate hearing levels through a
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Ossiculoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at reconstructing the tiny bones in the middle ear—known as the ossicles—that are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. This procedure is often performed to improve hearing in individuals who have suffered damage to these bones due to chronic ear infections, trauma, or
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Tinnitus, hearing sound without an external source, is a very common condition. Tinnitus is often described as a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound by patients. According to the National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), roughly 10% of the adult U.S. population have experienced tinnitus over the past year. Tinnitus can range from
The myPhonak Equalizer If you have Phonak hearing aids that have smartphone connectivity, you may already be familiar with myPhonak, Phonak’s proprietary smartphone app. It is a useful tool that helps turn your phone into a remote control as well as allow you to monitor the status of the hearing aids. One of the remote
At just six years old, Emily Demieri was given a cochlear implant after being born deaf. Today, Emily is thriving among her peers as a Cochlear Scholarship recipient and student at Baylor University. Read more about Emily’s inspiring hearing journey and her experience with Dr. Peters and the Dallas Ear team.
The short answer is no, but if you would like further reasoning please keep reading! Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have only been approved by the FDA for use by adults older than 18 years of age. Although we would encourage everyone to see an audiologist to have hearing aids appropriately fit to their specific hearing
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One of the more recent developments in hearing aid technology is the release of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. Although rechargeability is an obvious choice for many hearing aid users, it does have drawbacks compared to using disposable batteries. One of the many choices you will make when choosing a hearing aid is deciding which
A frequency modulated (FM) system is used to help someone hear better in noisy environments such as the classroom, restaurants, in the car, etc. An FM system is made up of two parts: the transmitter/microphone worn by the teacher (or speaker) and a receiver for the child. The FM system works by allowing the transmitter/microphone
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