Many people with hearing loss also have tinnitus. Some have vertigo. When all three conditions are present, the cause may be Ménière's disease, first identified by French physician Prosper Ménière in 1861. I emphasize "may" because Ménière's is notoriously difficult to diagnose. There is no definitive test for Ménière's. It's a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms. … Continue reading Deaf and Dizzy: Is It Méniere’s?
Meniere’s
What’s in a Name?
Ever since I first lost my hearing, 35 years ago, I’ve been frustrated by the fact that no one could figure out what caused it. As the hearing loss progressed to the point where I finally got a cochlear implant in the originally affected ear (the left) and a strong hearing aid for the right, … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 