Is that the Phone, or are my Ears Ringing?
Audiologists like Nola Aronson, MA can answer that question and help with all types of hearing issues. Nola's main goal is to help her patients lead fuller social lives.

One problem that could be solved at Nola Aronson's Advanced Audiology is tinnitus. You know that feeling when your ears keep buzzing after being exposed to loud noise? For most of us, that goes away pretty quickly and does not come back. For some people, it's like there's a symphony going on in their head, only it's not a pleasant musical. It could be a whooshing, hissing, whirring or buzzing sound.

Tinnitus can develop in the outer, inner or middle ear, and can also stem from a brain abnormality. Some possible causes might be fluid infection of the middle ear bones or ear drum (tympanic membrane), damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear, loud-noise exposure, medications (as simple as aspirin) and Meniere's syndrome. In very rare cases, tinnitus could be a symptom of serious problems such as a brain aneurysm or acoustic nerve tumor. It's one of those things that's "probably nothing" but it's a good idea to get it checked out.

When you visit Advanced Audiology, you'll notice that you're treated like family. Your hearing care professional will run some simple tests for you and let you know if there's something available to help you

With tinnitus, the bad news is that there is no cure. The good news is that there are devices that are designed to help alleviate the symptoms. It's just a matter of you calling and answering a few questions. In most cases, you can qualify for a free screening to show you how much Nola Aronson's Advanced Audiology can help you. Wouldn't it be great to live your life free of any problems with your hearing?

Nola Aronson's Advanced Audiology has been helping the SCV hear better since 1987. 877-4555

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