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Sound News The Nation’s Voice for People with Hearing Loss
October 2016 Volume 29 Number 10
Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc/medicines-that-cause-hearing-loss-topic-overview
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Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as oto-toxic medicines. They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. In most cases, hearing loss occurs because the medicine damages the cochlea in the inner ear .
Hearing loss caused by an ototoxic medicine tends to develop quickly. The first symptoms usually are ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and vertigo. Hearing usually returns to normal after you stop taking the medicine. But some medicines can cause permanent damage to the inner ear. This re-sults in permanent hearing loss even if you stop taking the medicine.
Commonly used medicines that may cause hearing loss include:
Aspirin, when large doses (8 to 12 pills a day) are taken.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Certain antibiotics, especially aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin, streptomycin, and neomycin). Hearing-related side effects from these antibiotics are most com-mon in people who have kidney disease or who al-ready have ear or hearing problems.
Loop diuretics used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, such as furosemide (Lasix) or bumetanide.
Medicines used to treat cancer, including cyclo-phosphamide, cisplatin, and bleomycin.
Hearing-related side effects are more likely when you take two or more of these medicines at the same time. If you are using more than one of these medicines, be alert to any new hearing problems. And report hearing changes to your doctor.
This month has a variety of topics, including an article on ototoxic drugs, the subject of October’s general meeting. In addition, the insert on pages 3 and 4 is actually a tri-fold brochure from the Hospital Kit that can be removed, folded, and used as a reference.
Lesley and Tim
Board Members Phone E-mail Clark Anderson 541-736-4804 [email protected] Lesley Bergquist 541-461-2693 [email protected] Tim Bergquist 541-461-2693 [email protected] Andrea Cabral 541-345-9432(V/TTY/Fax) [email protected] Arnie Goodman 458-205-8968 [email protected] Donna Veal (on sabbatical ‘2017) 541-988-1117 [email protected]
Article Deadline: Second Thursday each month
Newsletter Editors Lesley & Tim Bergquist Typesetting & Design Lesley & Tim Bergquist
National website: www.hearingloss.org
Oregon website: www.hlaa-or.org Chapter website: www.hearinglosslane.org
Officers President ---------------- Vice President ------------------ Treasurer Clark Anderson Secretary Tim Bergquist Meetings/Program Donna (on sabbatical ‘2017) Andrea Meeting Room Setup Arnie Goodman Database Karen Swezey Hospitality Brenda Holman Publicity Roseana Perry Community Outreach Newsletter Mailing Pat Reilly Past President Andrea Cabral
Sound News is published monthly for members of Hearing Loss Association of America Lane County Oregon Chapter. Annual chapter fee of $10.00 can be mailed to HLAA-LC, PO Box 22501, Eugene, OR 97402.
Editors’ Notes
Hearing Loss Assoc.-Lane County Oregon information calls are taken by Linda Diaz, 541-790-1290
Members: if you have changed your e-mail address please notify Karin Smith of the change at: [email protected]
New Survivor’s Manuals FREE to Anyone
**********************
They keep 2 copies to check out on the second floor. We
supply the free ones. Donations
appreciated. Cost to mail copies is $4 each or 20 for $35
PO Box 22501, Eugene, OR 97402
Available at the Eugene Public Library!
The Lane County Oregon Chapter of HLAA now has a Facebook page!!!
Log into Facebook or set up an account. From your home page, in the upper left where it says “Find Friends” type in LaneCounty Hla. Once there you can send a friend request. Roseana Perry, the chapter publicity chair, is the one responsible for setting this up. She is in the process of getting the Survivor’s Manual and the Hospital Kit on the site in pdf format. The Survivor’s Manual is on the state website under Resources and the Hospital Kit is on the chapter website under Resources.
Chapter Facebook Page!
Speak up! - If you want to be heard and want to share ideas
to make our chapter better - Contact us!
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September General Meeting Summary The September general meeting focused on the Future of the Chapter. Several new people attended. Here are the general comments:
New time—possible 5 to 7 pm or 6 to 8 pm—it gets dark early and harder for some people to drive at night. Could be traffic issues.
New day—possible Saturday, 10 to 12 am or 1 to 3 pm.
Having munchies before the presentation. Get coordinator to arrange carpools.
Work with audiologists/dispensers in area to publicize chapter and meetings.
Work with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and the VA for referrals.
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vis
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can
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you if
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brief,
cle
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th
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the
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roce
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po
ssib
le.
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rem
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at th
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e p
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in a
pla
stic b
ag a
tta
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to y
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l re
co
rds
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wa
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ha
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me m
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ica
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or
eq
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ST
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In
th
e
WA
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Exp
lain
tha
t yo
u a
re h
ard
of
he
ari
ng
a
nd
yo
u m
ay n
ot
he
ar
yo
ur
na
me
wh
en
ca
lled
.
Ask s
taff
to
ap
pro
ach
yo
u w
he
n r
equ
ir-
ing
yo
ur
att
en
tio
n a
nd
to
fa
ce
yo
u w
he
n
sp
ea
kin
g t
o y
ou
.
Ask t
o h
ave
"H
eari
ng
Lo
ss"
sh
ow
n
pro
min
en
tly o
n a
ll yo
ur
me
dic
al re
c-
ord
s.
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xp
ress y
ou
r a
pp
recia
tio
n f
or
the c
oo
p-
era
tio
n y
ou
re
ce
ive
.
Oth
er
Item
s t
o t
ake:
A
sm
all fla
sh
lig
ht
E
xtr
a h
ea
ring
aid
ba
tte
rie
s
P
ossib
ly y
our
pers
on
al co
mm
un
ica
tio
n
eq
uip
me
nt;
Po
cke
Ta
lke
r, F
M s
yste
m -
w
ell m
ark
ed
with
yo
ur
na
me
A s
turd
ier
sto
rag
e c
on
tain
er
for
yo
ur
he
ari
ng
aid
/s -
lab
ele
d w
ith
yo
ur
na
me
If a
kit
is
no
t a
va
ila
ble
th
rou
gh
th
e
h
os
pit
al, u
se
th
e l
ist
in t
his
bro
ch
ure
to
m
ak
e y
ou
r o
wn
or
co
nta
ct
yo
ur
loc
al
HL
AA
ch
ap
ter
for
info
rma
tio
n.
On September 22, Lesley Bergquist, Tim Bergquist, and Andrea Cabral met with Amy Lindner, Deputy Fire Marshall with the Eugene/Springfield Fire Department, to talk about hotel fire safety for hard of hearing people (as a follow-up to a Register Guard article on October 30).
Out and About
Hearing Loss Assoc. of Lane County Chapter Fee and National Membership Form
Please fill out this form /survey and turn in at the general meeting or mail to HLAA - Lane Co., PO Box 22501, Eugene, OR 97402.
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Why join National? - Who do you think advocates for us on a national level so we are included in plans for educa-tion, health benefits, phone, TV access and the right to have access to other information?
Annual membership in HLAA is $20 student, $35 individuals, $45 couple/family, $60 professional. It includes the award-winning bi-monthly magazine, Hearing Loss. Write HLAA, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Ste. 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-657-2248 (Voice); 301-913-9413 (Fax) or www.hearingloss.org. Get the latest e-news: www.hearingloss.org/content/e-news-sign.
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Volunteers Needed!
The chapter has purchased 21 acrylic holders. Each one holds about seven Survivor’s Manuals. We are looking for people who would take one to an audiologists/dispensers’ office or other location. In addition, you would need to refill the holder as needed. If you are interested, please contact Lesley Bergquist at [email protected].
America’s Most Common Workplace Injury is Hearing Loss
An article in September 1, 2016 online edition of USA Today brings attention to the high risk of hearing loss in the workplace caused by loud noise. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hearing loss is the most common work-related injury, with 22 million workers exposed annually to hazardous levels of occupational noise. See article at:
http://www.hearingloss.org/content/americas-workplace-injury-hearing-loss
Patty Johns’ Father Passed Away
Patty Johns was chapter secretary from May 2010 to February 2014. She moved to Colorado to take care of her parents. Her father died in September 2016. A card was sent on behalf of the chapter.
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Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss
1
Editors’ Notes 2
Chapter Facebook Page! 2
September General Meeting Summary
2
What You Can Do… In a Medical Situation
3-4
Out & About 5
Volunteers Needed 5
America’s Most Common Workplace Injury is Hearing Loss
5
Meeting Information 6
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Gen
eral
mem
ber
ship
mee
tin
gs a
re
curr
entl
y th
e 2n
d T
hu
rsd
ay o
f th
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on
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at 7
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le f
or
all d
egre
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of
hea
rin
g lo
ss b
y am
plifi
cati
on
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loo
p a
ssis
tive
list
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re in
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on
tact
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link.
net.
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“HLA
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he s
ub
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line
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