Hearing loss is more common than many people think and can affect any person, young or old alike. Due to the increasing amount of environmental and recreational noise, we see the affects of hearing loss on children of younger ages. Here are some facts to consider about hearing loss:
• 28 million Americans are hearing impaired, and an estimated 500 million experience hearing loss, worldwide.
• In the U.S., one out of 12 30-year-olds is already hearing-impaired and one in 8 50-year-olds suffer from hearing loss.
• After President Bill Clinton was fitted for hearing aids, more than 1 million other baby boomers identified themselves as experiencing hearing loss.
• There are more baby boomers aged 45-64 with a hearing loss (10 million) than there are people over the age of 65 with a hearing loss (9 million).
• More than a third of all hearing loss is attributed to noise: loud music, loud workplaces, loud recreational equipment.
• Thanks to the above, we're all losing our hearing at a younger age than we were 30 years ago.
• Of the 10 million Americans aged 45 to 64 who have a hearing loss, 6 out of 7 do not yet benefit from wearing hearing aids.
If you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss and live in the Miami area, be sure to contact Dr. Joseph K Duran. Dr. Duran has been fascinated by the study of hearing loss from a young age. He received his doctorate degree from the University of South Florida and has then opened his own Hearing Center in Miami called The New Generation Hearing Center. Dr. Duran is dedicated to finding better ways to help his patience feel comfortable and better about their hearing problems and is constantly looking out for the newest technology on hearing aids. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Duran, call the New Generation Hearing Centers at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Self Assessment Test to Determine if you have Hearing Loss
Many elderly in Miami suffer from hearing loss but aren’t the only age group that suffers from symptoms. The following self-assessment test provided by the Hearing Loss Association of America lets you test yourself and check for possible symptoms of hearing loss. Ask yourself the following questions and see how you score:
1. Do you have to turn the volume up on the television?
2. Do you frequently have to ask others to repeat?
3. Do you have difficulty understanding when in groups or in noisy situations?
4. Do you have to sit up front in meetings or in church in order to understand?
5. Do you have difficulty understanding women or young children?
6. Do you have trouble knowing where sounds are coming from?
7. Are you unable to understand when someone talks to your from another room?
8. Have others told you that you don't seem to hear them?
9. Do you avoid family meetings or social situations because you "can't understand"?
10. Do you have ringing or other noises (tinnitus) in your ears?
Now lets see how you scored:
Answered Yes to less than 3 of the questions…
no significant hearing loss present
Answered Yes to between 3 and 5 questions…
you may have a slight hearing problem*
Answered Yes to between 5 and 7 questions…
you have a moderate hearing problem*
Answered to more than 7 questions…
you have a significant hearing problem*
If you live in the Miami area and need to see a professional audiologist, stop by the New Generation Hearing Centers to visit Dr. Joseph K Duran. You can schedule an appointment by calling them directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online for more information at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
1. Do you have to turn the volume up on the television?
2. Do you frequently have to ask others to repeat?
3. Do you have difficulty understanding when in groups or in noisy situations?
4. Do you have to sit up front in meetings or in church in order to understand?
5. Do you have difficulty understanding women or young children?
6. Do you have trouble knowing where sounds are coming from?
7. Are you unable to understand when someone talks to your from another room?
8. Have others told you that you don't seem to hear them?
9. Do you avoid family meetings or social situations because you "can't understand"?
10. Do you have ringing or other noises (tinnitus) in your ears?
Now lets see how you scored:
Answered Yes to less than 3 of the questions…
no significant hearing loss present
Answered Yes to between 3 and 5 questions…
you may have a slight hearing problem*
Answered Yes to between 5 and 7 questions…
you have a moderate hearing problem*
Answered to more than 7 questions…
you have a significant hearing problem*
If you live in the Miami area and need to see a professional audiologist, stop by the New Generation Hearing Centers to visit Dr. Joseph K Duran. You can schedule an appointment by calling them directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online for more information at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Hearing Loss Symptoms Revealed in Miami
There are a good amount of people that suffer from hearing loss yet don’t even know it. Some people just brush it off while others are just afraid to go see the doctor. Unfortunately both circumstances are bad. Hearing loss damages your external ear canal and the inner ear canal, which contains the main sensory organ of hearing. Here are some symptoms common in hearing loss:
-Muffled hearing
-Difficulties understanding what people are saying
-Avoiding conversation and social interaction
-Depression
-Vertigo
-Ear pain, ringing, roaring, itching, irritation
If you suffer from these symptoms and are concerned weather you have hearing loss or not, you should consult an audiologist. One of the best and known audiologists in the Miami area is Dr. Joseph K Duran. Dr. Duran received his doctorate degree at the University of South Florida and has been studying hearing loss since a young age. Since then Dr. Duran opened up his own business at New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami where he has gained the respect of many patients and doctors. If you live in the Miami area and are in need of a professional audiologist, visit Dr. Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. Call them directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
-Muffled hearing
-Difficulties understanding what people are saying
-Avoiding conversation and social interaction
-Depression
-Vertigo
-Ear pain, ringing, roaring, itching, irritation
If you suffer from these symptoms and are concerned weather you have hearing loss or not, you should consult an audiologist. One of the best and known audiologists in the Miami area is Dr. Joseph K Duran. Dr. Duran received his doctorate degree at the University of South Florida and has been studying hearing loss since a young age. Since then Dr. Duran opened up his own business at New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami where he has gained the respect of many patients and doctors. If you live in the Miami area and are in need of a professional audiologist, visit Dr. Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. Call them directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Battling SSHL in Miami Florida
SSHL (SenSineural Hearing Loss) in Miami
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of time within a maximum 3 days. There are over 100 causes for rapid hearing loss, including infectious diseases, trauma, abnormal tissue growths, immunologic diseases, toxic causes, and toxic drugs. Certain antibiotics, certain diuretics and certain anti-cancer drugs are particularly damaging to your hearing and can result in SSHL. Some other causes include circulatory problems, neurological causes, and several types of disorders. People with SSHL should visit a physician immediately. One of the most common treatments for SSHL is steroids. The second most common treatment method is the introduction of a low salt diet. Researchers think that this diet can help people with SSHL and also hearing and balance disorders. Two things that help hearing function properly are good air and blood flow inside the ear, and as a result, most researchers think that SSHL occurs when important parts of the inner ear do not receive enough oxygen.
If you or a loved one suffers from SSHL, contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Center in Miami. Dr. Duran is a professional audiologist who loves studying hearing loss and thrives making his patients feel comfortable with their hearing loss. For more information on how you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Duran call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of time within a maximum 3 days. There are over 100 causes for rapid hearing loss, including infectious diseases, trauma, abnormal tissue growths, immunologic diseases, toxic causes, and toxic drugs. Certain antibiotics, certain diuretics and certain anti-cancer drugs are particularly damaging to your hearing and can result in SSHL. Some other causes include circulatory problems, neurological causes, and several types of disorders. People with SSHL should visit a physician immediately. One of the most common treatments for SSHL is steroids. The second most common treatment method is the introduction of a low salt diet. Researchers think that this diet can help people with SSHL and also hearing and balance disorders. Two things that help hearing function properly are good air and blood flow inside the ear, and as a result, most researchers think that SSHL occurs when important parts of the inner ear do not receive enough oxygen.
If you or a loved one suffers from SSHL, contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Center in Miami. Dr. Duran is a professional audiologist who loves studying hearing loss and thrives making his patients feel comfortable with their hearing loss. For more information on how you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Duran call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Overcome Deafness in Miami
From Danielle Karth, Helium.com
Hearing loss and deafness
Hearing loss and deafness occur for many reasons. Some are preventable and others are not. The lines between the hard of hearing and the deaf are often blurred due to the Deaf cultures view of deafness. Often times someone may be medically diagnosed hard of hearing and consider himself deaf, but that doesn't change the fact that there is a reason for this "disability" (using that word for the sake of not having a better one since many Deaf don't consider themselves disabled) was caused by something.
Prenatal causes of hearing loss and deafness
It is estimated that between 7 and 20 percent of Deaf and hard of hearing people have hearing issues prenatally. They are caused from viral diseases (such as rubella and German Measles), cytomegalovirus (a member of the herpes family), cerebral palsy, loss of oxygen during birth, mumps, the flu, certain medications, alcohol, and drug consumption. Many of these issues are things that can be prevented by the mother and her doctor. You can get a immunization shot for many viral infections, avoiding alcohol, drugs that aren't prescribed, and having a competent doctor can all lower the risk of hearing (as well as other developmental issues) problems.
Childhood causes of hearing loss and Deafness
If left untreated ear infections can cause hearing loss and other hearing problems. Other disease issues that have often caused deafness and or hearing loss include meningitis, scarlet fever, chicken pox, enciphalitis, mumps, and measles. Many of these diseases are not common in the United States and there are immunizations for many of them as well.
Inherited causes of deafness
A large percentage of hearing loss that occurs in young children and infants are inherited ones. There are over a hundred and fifty different inherited causes for hard of hearing and deafness. However one of the largest ones is autosomal recessive inheritance which is a recessive gene (meaning the parent has normal hearing). When both parents have it they have a one in four chance of passing deafness to their child. Often parents don't know that they have it till after they have a deaf child born and are tested for it.
Hearing loss later in life
Presbycusis is the leading cause of hearing loss in adults. This is simply due to the natural aging process. Growing older causes changes in the hair cells within the cochlea causing hearing loss.
Earwax can cause hearing loss, but it must be built up overtime. There are also some ear diseases that can cause adult hearing loss including, but not limited to: mastoiditis, auditory neuritis, labyrinthitis, and otosclerosis. Additionally hearing loss can happen with injury to the brain or ear itself.
Drug-Induced Hearing Loss
There is a list of drugs that can affect hearing, these include certain antibiotics, drugs derived from quinine, aspirin, and slicylates, loop diuretics (drugs to prevent water retention), and some anti-cancer drugs. These drug induced hearing losses can affect anyone at any age, but the young are particularly susceptible to them.
Hearing loss can happen for a variety of reasons and at a variety of ages.
Dr. Joseph K Duran from New Generation Hearing Centers specializes in Audiology and has been practicing hearing loss from a young age. If you feel the need to schedule an appointment with a professional physician, contact Dr. Duran at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Is your Child Suffering from Hearing Loss in Florida?
Top 10 Causes of Hearing Loss in Children- by About.com
What are the top causes of hearing loss in children? For the answers, I turned to the Regional and National Summary Report of Data from the Annual Surveys of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth done by the Gallaudet University's Gallaudet Research Institute. This survey looks at the characteristics of thousands of deaf and hard of hearing students nationally.
Unless otherwise indicated, data is from the 2004-2005 report, which has a detailed breakdown of pregnancy-related, post-natal and genetic/syndromic causes. The 2006-2007 report did not have such a breakdown.
1.Pregnancy-Related: Prematurity
The most common prenatal/pregnancy-related cause was "consequence of prematurity," at 4% of the cases of pregnancy-related causes nationally. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 5% of children born before 32 weeks (8 months of pregnancy) have hearing loss by the time they are five years old.
Why does prematurity put babies at increased risk for hearing loss? A premature baby's auditory system is not yet mature when the baby is born before seven months of gestation. In addition, a premature baby's ears are vulnerable to damage.
2.Pregnancy-Related: Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus, another pregnancy-related cause, was cited as being responsible for 1.8% of the pregnancy-related cases nationally. CMV is very similar to rubella in how it can affect a fetus. Like rubella, it is a dangerous virus that can result in a baby being born with a progressive hearing loss, mental retardation, blindness, or cerebral palsy. Information on CMV is available from the National Congenital CMV Registry.
3.Pregnancy-Related: Other Pregnancy Complications
"Other pregnancy complications" was the next most cited specific pregnancy-related cause in the survey, at 3.8% of pregnancy-related cases nationally. A pregnancy complication is anything that can harm the baby, mother, or both of them, and it can be mild or serious. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this is a category that includes things such as prenatal infection, Rh factor, and lack of oxygen.
My own deafness is the result of a pregnancy complication called rubella. Rubella used to be a common pregnancy complication until a vaccine was developed in the 1960s. It can still occur today if a mother has not been vaccinated.
4.Post-Natal: Otitis Media
Otitis media was the most common post-natal cause cited, at 4.8% of post-natal cases nationally. Ear infections associated with otitis media are frustrating for both parents and doctors, who must decide whether or not to prescribe antibiotics. An occasional bout of otitis media may cause temporary hearing loss due to the fluid build-up in the middle ear, but repeated bouts of otitis media can cause permanent hearing loss.
5.Post-Natal: Meningitis
Meningitis, at 3.6 percent of post-natal cases nationally, was the next most common post-natal cause of deafness cited. The antibiotics needed to treat bacterial meningitis can cause hearing loss, but this risk can be reduced with the use of steroids.
6.Genetic or Syndromic: Down Syndrome
Genetic or syndromic factors were cited in the 2004-2005 report as being responsible for 22.7% of the genetic or syndromic cases. The 2006-2007 report actually showed a slight increase in genetic causes to 23%. Down syndrome was the most common syndromic cause, at 8.7% of the cases of genetic or syndromic hearing loss.
7.Genetic or Syndromic: CHARGE Syndrome
CHARGE syndrome, at 5.6% of the genetic or syndromic cases, was the next most common genetic or syndromic cause after Down syndrome. CHARGE is a craniofacial disorder.
8.Genetic or Syndromic: Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome can create unique physical features as well as cause hearing loss; it was responsible for 4.8% of the cases of genetic or syndromic causes nationally.
9.Genetic or Syndromic: Treacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome was the next most frequently cited genetic or syndromic cause. Like CHARGE, Treacher Collins is a craniofacial disorder that can cause deafness.
10.Unknown Causes
Finally, in the 2004-2005 report, the remainder of the cases were due to unknown causes (approximately 54% of cases). The 2006-2007 report saw an increase in unknown causes, to 57% of the cases of deafness.
If you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss in Miami contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. To schedule an appointment call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
What are the top causes of hearing loss in children? For the answers, I turned to the Regional and National Summary Report of Data from the Annual Surveys of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth done by the Gallaudet University's Gallaudet Research Institute. This survey looks at the characteristics of thousands of deaf and hard of hearing students nationally.
Unless otherwise indicated, data is from the 2004-2005 report, which has a detailed breakdown of pregnancy-related, post-natal and genetic/syndromic causes. The 2006-2007 report did not have such a breakdown.
1.Pregnancy-Related: Prematurity
The most common prenatal/pregnancy-related cause was "consequence of prematurity," at 4% of the cases of pregnancy-related causes nationally. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 5% of children born before 32 weeks (8 months of pregnancy) have hearing loss by the time they are five years old.
Why does prematurity put babies at increased risk for hearing loss? A premature baby's auditory system is not yet mature when the baby is born before seven months of gestation. In addition, a premature baby's ears are vulnerable to damage.
2.Pregnancy-Related: Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus, another pregnancy-related cause, was cited as being responsible for 1.8% of the pregnancy-related cases nationally. CMV is very similar to rubella in how it can affect a fetus. Like rubella, it is a dangerous virus that can result in a baby being born with a progressive hearing loss, mental retardation, blindness, or cerebral palsy. Information on CMV is available from the National Congenital CMV Registry.
3.Pregnancy-Related: Other Pregnancy Complications
"Other pregnancy complications" was the next most cited specific pregnancy-related cause in the survey, at 3.8% of pregnancy-related cases nationally. A pregnancy complication is anything that can harm the baby, mother, or both of them, and it can be mild or serious. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this is a category that includes things such as prenatal infection, Rh factor, and lack of oxygen.
My own deafness is the result of a pregnancy complication called rubella. Rubella used to be a common pregnancy complication until a vaccine was developed in the 1960s. It can still occur today if a mother has not been vaccinated.
4.Post-Natal: Otitis Media
Otitis media was the most common post-natal cause cited, at 4.8% of post-natal cases nationally. Ear infections associated with otitis media are frustrating for both parents and doctors, who must decide whether or not to prescribe antibiotics. An occasional bout of otitis media may cause temporary hearing loss due to the fluid build-up in the middle ear, but repeated bouts of otitis media can cause permanent hearing loss.
5.Post-Natal: Meningitis
Meningitis, at 3.6 percent of post-natal cases nationally, was the next most common post-natal cause of deafness cited. The antibiotics needed to treat bacterial meningitis can cause hearing loss, but this risk can be reduced with the use of steroids.
6.Genetic or Syndromic: Down Syndrome
Genetic or syndromic factors were cited in the 2004-2005 report as being responsible for 22.7% of the genetic or syndromic cases. The 2006-2007 report actually showed a slight increase in genetic causes to 23%. Down syndrome was the most common syndromic cause, at 8.7% of the cases of genetic or syndromic hearing loss.
7.Genetic or Syndromic: CHARGE Syndrome
CHARGE syndrome, at 5.6% of the genetic or syndromic cases, was the next most common genetic or syndromic cause after Down syndrome. CHARGE is a craniofacial disorder.
8.Genetic or Syndromic: Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome can create unique physical features as well as cause hearing loss; it was responsible for 4.8% of the cases of genetic or syndromic causes nationally.
9.Genetic or Syndromic: Treacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome was the next most frequently cited genetic or syndromic cause. Like CHARGE, Treacher Collins is a craniofacial disorder that can cause deafness.
10.Unknown Causes
Finally, in the 2004-2005 report, the remainder of the cases were due to unknown causes (approximately 54% of cases). The 2006-2007 report saw an increase in unknown causes, to 57% of the cases of deafness.
If you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss in Miami contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. To schedule an appointment call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Protect your Hearing in Florida
Did you know that over one third of people 65 and up are experiencing hearing loss? 28 million- or nearly one in ten- Americans experience hearing loss. Aging, illness, trauma, and continuous exposure to loud noise all play a part in hearing loss over the years, which makes preventative hearing-protection measures all the more important. Whether you’re 15 or 55, it is important to take measures to protect the gift that is your hearing. Protect your hearing while around noise pollution by wearing earplugs, lower the volume on your stereo or iPod, and be cognizant of your surroundings. Invest in a pair of noise-cancellation buds or earphones. Most importantly, have your hearing checked regularly. If you take these measures, your life experience is guaranteed to be better throughout your elderly years.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment to check you hearing, contact New Generation Hearing Centers of Miami at (305) 551-7222 or via miamihearingaids.com. Dr. Joseph K. Duran and staff give patients an option where they will receive the best service, the best technology, and most importantly, a better quality of life.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment to check you hearing, contact New Generation Hearing Centers of Miami at (305) 551-7222 or via miamihearingaids.com. Dr. Joseph K. Duran and staff give patients an option where they will receive the best service, the best technology, and most importantly, a better quality of life.
Monday, September 21, 2009
New Technology brings Digital Hearing Aids to Miami
Digital hearing aids use computer technology. The comfort and sound level that you hear can be custom-tailored to your unique hearing loss. Connecting the digital hearing aids to a computer and programming them to your loss accomplish this. But, there are non-digital / analog hearing aids that can be programmed this way too. So, what are the differences between digital hearing aids and analog?
Hearing aids receive sound through the microphone.
Distortion and noise are added to the sound from the microphone. This is because microphones make noise. Analog hearing aids pass the sound on to you with the noise and distortion. Digital hearing instruments clean sounds as they come into the hearing aids so that there is less noise and distortion. The sound is then sent to the amplifier, where your digital hearing aids measure the sound and decide how much power to add in order for you to hear.
At New Generation Hearing Centers you can find the most up to date digital hearing aids. Dr. Joseph K Duran is a professional Audiologist who received his doctorate degree at the University of South Florida. From a young age, Dr. Duran followed his love for audiology while studying at Miami Dade and working at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. For more information on New Generation Hearing Centers call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Distortion and noise are added to the sound from the microphone. This is because microphones make noise. Analog hearing aids pass the sound on to you with the noise and distortion. Digital hearing instruments clean sounds as they come into the hearing aids so that there is less noise and distortion. The sound is then sent to the amplifier, where your digital hearing aids measure the sound and decide how much power to add in order for you to hear.
At New Generation Hearing Centers you can find the most up to date digital hearing aids. Dr. Joseph K Duran is a professional Audiologist who received his doctorate degree at the University of South Florida. From a young age, Dr. Duran followed his love for audiology while studying at Miami Dade and working at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. For more information on New Generation Hearing Centers call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Foods that Help Prevent Hearing Loss
No matter what may think, if you are in the presence of too much loud noise, you WILL eventually lose your hearing. However, there are certain nutrients you can eat to help maintain your current state of hearing.
-Magnesium: In a recently conducted study, 300 participants drank a magnesium-rich drink to supplement their daily diets. After two months, their ears stayed sharper than their counterparts, even though they all worked in a job that involved loud noises. Foods rich in magnesium include peanut butter, almonds, brown rice, and halibut; As far as Miami favorites go, plantains have a lot of Magnesium, and black beans are extremely high in Magnesium content.
-Folic Acid: In another major study, people who took 800mg of Folic Acid for 3 years stopped age-related hearing loss in its tracks. Foods rich in Folic Acid include enriched grains and cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, and strawberries. South Florida favorites rich in folate include orance juice and oranges, black beans, and avocadoes.
For more information on protecting your hearing or making your hearing better, including hearing aid information and information on checkups, visit New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami. Visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com or call them directly at 305-551-7222.
-Magnesium: In a recently conducted study, 300 participants drank a magnesium-rich drink to supplement their daily diets. After two months, their ears stayed sharper than their counterparts, even though they all worked in a job that involved loud noises. Foods rich in magnesium include peanut butter, almonds, brown rice, and halibut; As far as Miami favorites go, plantains have a lot of Magnesium, and black beans are extremely high in Magnesium content.
-Folic Acid: In another major study, people who took 800mg of Folic Acid for 3 years stopped age-related hearing loss in its tracks. Foods rich in Folic Acid include enriched grains and cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, and strawberries. South Florida favorites rich in folate include orance juice and oranges, black beans, and avocadoes.
For more information on protecting your hearing or making your hearing better, including hearing aid information and information on checkups, visit New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami. Visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com or call them directly at 305-551-7222.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Do You Need to See an Audiologist in Miami? Take a Self-Test to find Out
Hearing loss affects many all over the world, especially in the United States. Although we have no concrete number of how many people worldwide are affected by hearing loss we can approximate 30 million people as being diagnosed “deaf” or hard of hearing. Many people believe that only the elderly are affected by loss of hearing but in fact people of all ages are affected. Approximately 12 out of every 1,000 persons with hearing impairment is under 18 years of age, based on the most recently available NCHS statistics.
This Self-Test provided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association allows you to determine if you have a hearing loss and need to be evaluated. If you have answered yes to more than two of these questions, you should have your hearing tested by an ASHA certified audiologist:
• Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
• Do you hear better on one ear than the other when you are on the telephone?
• Do you have trouble following the conversation with two or more people are talking at the same time?
• Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?
• Do you have to strain to understand conversation?
• Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?
• Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants?
• Do you have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears?
• Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?
• Do family members or co-workers remark about your missing what has been said?
• Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?
• Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?
• Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?
• Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?
If you live in the Miami area and need to visit a ASHA certified audiologist, visit Dr. Joseph K Duran at New Generation Hearing Centers. Dr. Duran carries the newest and most technologically advanced hearing aids. To make an appointment with Dr. Duran call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com
This Self-Test provided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association allows you to determine if you have a hearing loss and need to be evaluated. If you have answered yes to more than two of these questions, you should have your hearing tested by an ASHA certified audiologist:
• Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
• Do you hear better on one ear than the other when you are on the telephone?
• Do you have trouble following the conversation with two or more people are talking at the same time?
• Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?
• Do you have to strain to understand conversation?
• Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?
• Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants?
• Do you have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears?
• Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?
• Do family members or co-workers remark about your missing what has been said?
• Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?
• Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?
• Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?
• Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?
If you live in the Miami area and need to visit a ASHA certified audiologist, visit Dr. Joseph K Duran at New Generation Hearing Centers. Dr. Duran carries the newest and most technologically advanced hearing aids. To make an appointment with Dr. Duran call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com
Monday, September 14, 2009
Dr. Joseph K Duran offers Audiology Services in Miami
Finding a professional and economical Audiologist in Miami Florida is hard to find. A skilled audiologist can be a very usefully ally as you work to combat hearing loss. Having the wrong audiologist, on the other hand, can create many frustrating and potentially expensive problems. Some valuable traits to look for in an audiologist include:
• Good qualifications. Don't be nervous about asking questions like where your audiologist got his or her degree, or how long he or she has been in business. You want someone who is educated and experienced.
• Personalized services. Finding and getting adjusted to a new hearing aid takes time, and you will probably have many questions. You need an audiologist who is willing to work with you, taking your unique circumstances into account.
• Recommendations. Word of mouth from people who have used certain services is one of the most reliable ways to learn about them. Ask your friends and family for referrals, or check online reviews from former customers.
At the New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami Florida you will find all these qualifications met. Dr. Joseph K Duran received a doctorate degree at the University of South Florida and started his work early on in life working with Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. While studying at Miami Dade College he worked as a Hearing Instrument Specialist and realized his passion for the field. Dr. Duran is extremely passionate about what he does and is committed to helping his patients receive the most out of their experience with New Generation Hearing Centers. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.
For more information on how you can schedule an appointment with Dr.Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers, contact them at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com
• Good qualifications. Don't be nervous about asking questions like where your audiologist got his or her degree, or how long he or she has been in business. You want someone who is educated and experienced.
• Personalized services. Finding and getting adjusted to a new hearing aid takes time, and you will probably have many questions. You need an audiologist who is willing to work with you, taking your unique circumstances into account.
• Recommendations. Word of mouth from people who have used certain services is one of the most reliable ways to learn about them. Ask your friends and family for referrals, or check online reviews from former customers.
At the New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami Florida you will find all these qualifications met. Dr. Joseph K Duran received a doctorate degree at the University of South Florida and started his work early on in life working with Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. While studying at Miami Dade College he worked as a Hearing Instrument Specialist and realized his passion for the field. Dr. Duran is extremely passionate about what he does and is committed to helping his patients receive the most out of their experience with New Generation Hearing Centers. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.
For more information on how you can schedule an appointment with Dr.Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers, contact them at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com
Overcome Hearing Loss in Miami Florida
How you hear
Hearing happens when sound waves reach the structures inside your ear, where the vibrations of the sound waves re converted into nerve signals that your brain recognizes as sound.
Your ear is made up of three major areas: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Sound waves pass through the outer ear and cause the eardrum to vibrate. The eardrum and three small bones of the middle ear — the hammer, anvil and stirrup — amplify the vibrations as they travel to the inner ear. There, the vibrations pass through fluid in the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure in the inner ear.
Thousands of tiny hairs that help translate sound vibrations into electrical signals to be transmitted to your brain are attached to nerve cells in the cochlea. The vibrations of different sounds affect these tiny hairs in different ways, which in turn cause nerve cells to send different signals to your brain. That's how you distinguish one sound from another.
What causes hearing loss
For some people, hearing loss is the result of a gradual buildup of earwax, which blocks the ear canal, prevents sound waves from passing. Earwax blockage is a cause of hearing loss among people of all ages.
In most cases, however, hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear. Aging and prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause wear and tear on the nerve cells or hairs in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren't transmitted as well, and hearing loss occurs. Higher pitched tones may become muffled; it may become difficult to differentiate words from background noise.
Ear infection and abnormal bone growths or tumors of the outer or middle ear can cause hearing loss. A ruptured eardrum also may result in loss of hearing. Heredity can even play a part, and may make you more prone to these changes.
If you or a loved one suffers from such symptoms or you believe he or she have been affected by hearing loss, contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami. You can contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Hearing happens when sound waves reach the structures inside your ear, where the vibrations of the sound waves re converted into nerve signals that your brain recognizes as sound.
Your ear is made up of three major areas: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Sound waves pass through the outer ear and cause the eardrum to vibrate. The eardrum and three small bones of the middle ear — the hammer, anvil and stirrup — amplify the vibrations as they travel to the inner ear. There, the vibrations pass through fluid in the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure in the inner ear.
Thousands of tiny hairs that help translate sound vibrations into electrical signals to be transmitted to your brain are attached to nerve cells in the cochlea. The vibrations of different sounds affect these tiny hairs in different ways, which in turn cause nerve cells to send different signals to your brain. That's how you distinguish one sound from another.
What causes hearing loss
For some people, hearing loss is the result of a gradual buildup of earwax, which blocks the ear canal, prevents sound waves from passing. Earwax blockage is a cause of hearing loss among people of all ages.
In most cases, however, hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear. Aging and prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause wear and tear on the nerve cells or hairs in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren't transmitted as well, and hearing loss occurs. Higher pitched tones may become muffled; it may become difficult to differentiate words from background noise.
Ear infection and abnormal bone growths or tumors of the outer or middle ear can cause hearing loss. A ruptured eardrum also may result in loss of hearing. Heredity can even play a part, and may make you more prone to these changes.
If you or a loved one suffers from such symptoms or you believe he or she have been affected by hearing loss, contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami. You can contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Need Quality Hearing Aids in Miami?
When someone suffers from hearing loss, it is important for them to get quality and professional attention. There are several steps one must take before they can feel and hear the results of their hearing aid. First and foremost, having a professional doctor diagnose the cause of your hearing loss is critical. Dr. Joseph K. Duran, is one of the few specialized Audiologist in Miami. Once your Doctor has diagnosed the cause of your hearing loss, you must get your hearing tested. Once your hearing is tested, you must get the right hearing aid for you. At the New Generation Hearing Center in Miami, Dr. Joseph Duran offers his patients more options due to the transition to digital technology. There are four technology levels; Economy, Basic, Enhanced and Advanced. Each level offers digital hearing solutions based on your level of hearing loss, your lifestyle, and budget. Make sure to get your hearing aid fitted properly by your doctor. It is important that you feel comfortable wearing your hearing since you will be testing it out in real life situations.
The mistake many people with a hearing loss make is that they think just wearing the hearing aid will solve their problem. Although the hearing aid guides you through the process of better hearing, you must practice and keep practicing in order to get the most out of your hearing device. It is important to note that a hearing aid will help but will not restore your normal hearing. Patients should then follow up with their doctor to make sure that they are properly using their hearing aid as well as ask their doctors any questions or concerns they might have.
If you live in the Miami area and suffer from hearing loss, you should consider contacting Dr. Joseph K. Duran at New Generation Hearing Centers. Before receiving a doctorate degree in Audiology at the University of South Florida, Joseph Duran started his work with hearing loss and hearing aids at a very young age at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. Dr. Duran is a professional and experienced doctor that can help you with your needs. For more information on Dr. Duran or the New Generation Hearing Centers call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
The mistake many people with a hearing loss make is that they think just wearing the hearing aid will solve their problem. Although the hearing aid guides you through the process of better hearing, you must practice and keep practicing in order to get the most out of your hearing device. It is important to note that a hearing aid will help but will not restore your normal hearing. Patients should then follow up with their doctor to make sure that they are properly using their hearing aid as well as ask their doctors any questions or concerns they might have.
If you live in the Miami area and suffer from hearing loss, you should consider contacting Dr. Joseph K. Duran at New Generation Hearing Centers. Before receiving a doctorate degree in Audiology at the University of South Florida, Joseph Duran started his work with hearing loss and hearing aids at a very young age at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. Dr. Duran is a professional and experienced doctor that can help you with your needs. For more information on Dr. Duran or the New Generation Hearing Centers call 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Professional Hearing Aid Services in Miami Florida
If you or a loved one suffer from hearing loss, it is important to get immediate professional assistance. Living in such a loud city as Miami makes it especially difficult to live with a hearing loss problem. Loud background noises and high volumes can cause one who has a hearing loss problem to feel fatigued and stressed out. This can eventually result to one avoiding social activities, feel less independent, and worry about their safety.
One way to overcome these feelings of anxiety and stress as a result of hearing loss it to purchase a hearing aid from a professional physician. Hearing aids do not restore normal hearing, but they may help people with hearing loss function and communicate more easily. Dr. Joseph K. Duran and Yvette Duran Someillan are a brother and sister duo who just opened their professional services to the Miami public. Dr. Joseph Duran received his doctorate in audiology at the University of South Florida. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.
For more information on how you can purchase hearings aids from professional physicans in Miami, such as Dr. Duran Yvette Someillan, contact New Generation Hearing Center at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com
Audiologist Dr. Joseph K Duran is recognized in Miami
Starting a new company may be a daunting task for some, but not for the brother and sister team of Dr. Joseph K. Duran and Yvette Duran Someillan. They combined their vast knowledge and experience in the field of Audiology and hearing aids and embarked on a new business venture.
Before receiving a doctorate degree in Audiology at the University of South Florida, Joseph Duran started his work with hearing loss and hearing aids at a very young age at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. While studying at Miami Dade College he worked as a Hearing Instrument Specialist and realized his passion for the field. He felt the need to continue his studies and found that Audiology, encompassing hearing and balance disorders, brought him the satisfaction he was looking for. It afforded him the opportunity to not only help patients with hearing loss, but also those suffering from dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Joseph had the opportunity to sharpen his skills as an audiologist at the University of Miami Ear Institute.
Joseph and Yvette both grew up in Miami. Born of Cuban parents, Dr. Duran and his sister Yvette are fluent in Spanish and English. “This is our home, we know the people and we understand their needs”, commented Joseph Duran, 32, Co-President and Director of Audiology of New Generation Hearing Centers. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.
If you or a loved one suffers from such cases and lives in the Miami area be sure to contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. Call with any questions to 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
Joseph and Yvette both grew up in Miami. Born of Cuban parents, Dr. Duran and his sister Yvette are fluent in Spanish and English. “This is our home, we know the people and we understand their needs”, commented Joseph Duran, 32, Co-President and Director of Audiology of New Generation Hearing Centers. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.
If you or a loved one suffers from such cases and lives in the Miami area be sure to contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers. Call with any questions to 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com.
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