Advanced Audiology of Greater Omaha

Have you ever missed a punchline during a play? Was everyone else laughing while you were asking the person next to you what was just said? If you’ve ever missed part of a performance due to difficulty hearing, you are not alone. Nearly 15% of the US population suffers from hearing loss. While hearing aids fit by a skilled audiologist can help, many individuals still have difficulty hearing in playhouses, concert halls and auditoriums due to background noise, sound reverberation and the nature of a damaged auditory system. Luckily, the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE has gone above and beyond to ensure those with hearing loss will have a much better chance of hearing and enjoying their performances with hearing loop system technology. A hearing loop system is an assistive listening technology that enables speech and music from performances to be delivered directly to a listener’s ear.   A hearing loop consists of a physical loop cable or an array of loops o...

Hearing loss is one of the top three chronic health conditions in the United States. With all of the conflicting information available online it can be difficult to sort out the facts about hearing loss and hearing aids. Here are four common myths that Starkey, a leading hearing aid manufacturer, has pointed out that can prevent someone from seeking hearing help. MYTH:  Hearing loss only affects the elderly REALITY:   There are 48 million people, nearly 1 in 5, over the age of 12 with hearing loss severe enough to hinder communication. According to  data  from the Better Hearing Institute, the majority of people with hearing loss (65%) are under the age of 65.  Hearing loss is a challenge for individuals of all ages because it can adversely affect educational and occupational performance, social interactions, as well as personal safety. MYTH:  Hearing aids are noticeable and uncomfortable REALITY:   Hearing aids are small and weigh on...

Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, which is the perception of sound (usually ringing, buzzing or humming), when no other sound is present. The majority of researchers agree that tinnitus develops due to a miscommunication between the inner ear organ of hearing, (the cochlea) and the area of the brain and auditory system where sound is processed and assigned meaning. While there is currently no cure for tinnitus, there are several options for management with the help of a professional. Audiologists with experience in diagnosing and treating tinnitus are the best professionals to work with for tinnitus management. A thorough case history, tinnitus questionnaires and a diagnostic hearing evaluation will help the audiologist determine the specific cause of an individual's tinnitus and develop a treatment & management program. Tinnitus management programs include a combination of counseling and sound therapy with a goal of achieving immediate relief, as well as prom...