In the United States, there are over 31 million people, or 10% of the population, suffering from hearing loss. More than 80% of these individuals remain undiagnosed and untreated. Left untreated, hearing loss is connected to depression, social isolation, lower self-esteem and decreased earning power. The incidence of hearing loss is expected to increase significantly as a result of an aging population and unprecedented exposure to environmental, vocational and recreational noise.
Today’s physicians and health care professionals face challenges in providing diagnostic hearing testing and hearing health treatment solutions. Many areas of the country are experiencing acute shortages of hearing health professionals, and the cost for conventional diagnostic testing is prohibitive. Tympany™ designs and manufactures advanced, digital technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.
We are committed to providing advanced, patented technologies to improve early detection of hearing loss, increase access to diagnostics, and facilitate the ease and convenience of personalized treatment.
When should I see a health care provider about my hearing? See your provider if:
- Spoken words are hard to understand.
- Another person's speech sounds slurred or mumbled, especially if it gets worse when there is background noise.
- Certain sounds are overly annoying or loud.
- You hear hissing or ringing in the background.
- TV shows, concerts, or parties are less enjoyable because you can't hear much.