Is There a Connection Between Thyroid Disease and Hearing Loss?

Millions of Americans have some form of thyroid disease, with many not knowing they have the condition. Having thyroid disease can affect the way your body functions in numerous ways and can even play a role in hearing loss. What Does Your Thyroid Do? Your thyroid is a small gland located on the front of…
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How Allergies May Affect Your Hearing

You know to expect itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and headache during allergy season. If you feel as if your hearing is affected as well, you’re not imagining it – allergies can actually affect your ability to hear. We review how this happens below. Why Do We Experience Allergies? Your immune system’s job is…
How Autoimmune Diseases May Play a Role in Your Hearing Health

You probably already know that advancing age and noise exposure can lead to hearing loss, but did you know that autoimmune diseases are also linked? We explore the connection between autoimmune disease and auditory problems below. What Is an Autoimmune Disease? Your immune system’s job is to protect you from disease and infection by attacking…
The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss

The two most commonly-known risk factors for hearing loss include aging and noise exposure. But did you know that, in addition to a host of other health concerns, smoking cigarettes is linked to hearing loss, as well? We review the connection below. What the Research Shows Quite a bit of research has been done on…
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Jessica Tumolillo

Dr. Jess Tumolillo is a licensed audiologist who joined Hill Country Audiology in 2021. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in communicative disorders at the University of Rhode Island, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Tumolillo then went on to receive her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Connecticut. She previously served at practices in…