Hearing

Stage 1: SOUND CAPTURE The device’s microphones pick up everything – human voices, background music, dishes clanging, traffic, fans humming, and crowd chatter. At this point, all sound arrives as a raw waveform – a continuous wave of air pressure changes measured thousands of times per second (up to 44,000–96,000 samples per second). The device…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon Severe hearing loss is more than a personal struggle – it’s a hidden epidemic affecting millions of Americans, especially those over 65. While the world talks about the breakthroughs of over-the-counter hearing aids, an entire segment of our population is left in the shadows. This is…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon Have you ever found yourself in a loud restaurant, straining to follow the conversation across the table, even though you’ve never had any trouble hearing before? You might chalk it up to bad acoustics or a noisy crowd—but what you’re experiencing is something known as the…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon For Americans over 65, hearing loss often marks the beginning of social withdrawal, confusion, and even cognitive decline. But what if a device could make daily communication easier—and continue benefiting your brain even after you take it off? That’s exactly what the ClearCast PAL provides: not…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon Introduction When hearing challenges start to interfere with your daily life, finding the right device to solve your hearing problems can feel overwhelming. Hearing aids for severe hearing loss come in many styles, but not all deliver the power or clarity needed. Over-the-counter (OTC) options promise…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon In this post, we’ll discuss how hearing loss and dementia are connected, how a 500,000 person study concluded hearing loss increases dementia risk and cover options for addressing hearing loss effectively and inexpensively. Let’s get started. Trouble hearing isn’t just about missing out on conversations—it can also…

By Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon Severe hearing loss can dramatically alter daily life, but modern technology offers hope. In my practice as an ENT surgeon, I’ve seen firsthand how the right hearing device can transform not just hearing, but overall quality of life. This comprehensive guide is designed for adults…

by Sreek Cherukuri, MD Board-certified ENT Doctor Hearing aids are great for helping you hear the world around you, especially if you are hard of hearing. However, they may not be suitable for everyone. Depending on your hearing condition, your doctor or audiologist may not recommend them for you. They can be expensive depending on…

Add hearing aids to the growing list of technology tools that still are not considered user-friendly enough for the senior market.  Despite their potential benefits, hearing aids remain expensive and often carry a stigma associated with aging and health issues. However, it’s not just the cost or visibility that deters many older adults with hearing…

As your mother ages, you might observe certain signs such as occasional forgetfulness, apparent inattentiveness, or confusion about details. While these symptoms could be attributed to dementia or memory loss, they may also indicate a more correctable issue—hearing loss. Studies consistently show that men are more susceptible to hearing loss than women. Men typically experience…