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Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Tinnitus can manifest as buzzing, ringing, hissing, or even a sound resembling radio static. These sounds are only perceived by you, as they do not originate from external sources but are produced inside the head. Their duration can be prolonged or intermittent, and they can be felt in one or both ears. Most often, they occur during moments of relaxation, typically in the evening or in quiet moments, giving the impression that they are even more intense. Research shows that 15% to 20% of the adult population suffers from tinnitus, with some experiencing it to a milder degree occasionally and others to a more severe degree, almost daily.

What causes tinnitus?

  • Hearing loss: Most people who have tinnitus also have some kind of hearing loss.
  • Loud Noise: Exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Prolonged exposure can worsen tinnitus and hearing loss.
  • Medicines: More than 200 drugs, including aspirin, can cause tinnitus. If you have tinnitus and you take medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medicine could be involved.
  • Other potential causes: Allergies, tumors, problems in the heart and blood vessels, jaws, and neck can cause tinnitus.

How does tinnitus affect your daily life?

Tinnitus if it occurs too often or is too intense can negatively affect your daily life. Very often people who have tinnitus also experience a lack of concentration, lack of energy or feel tired. Scientific studies have shown that tinnitus is often associated with mood disorders, usually the person is irritable, nervous, irritable, irritable, or aggressive. In addition, many people also experience disturbances during sleep. Tinnitus sufferers are also likely to have a negative attitude towards life, become isolated or even depressed.

What should you do if you have tinnitus?

Visit a clinical audiologist for a hearing evaluation, during which a medical history and hearing test will be taken If further tests are needed, then the audiologist will refer you to an otolaryngologist or other specialists.

What can help people with tinnitus?

Nowadays, there are several ways of alternative treatment and relief from the buzzing, which can significantly improve the quality of life of the individual:

  • Hearing aids:

Studies show that 90% of people who suffer from buzzing also have some degree of hearing loss. The hearing aids provide you with the dual benefit of restoring and improving hearing while providing tinnitus relief through sound masking.

  • Maskers:

Tinnitus maskers are small electronic devices that look like hearing aids and are tuned to generate sound that masks or covers up the tinnitus. Like hearing aids, they may provide relief but will not enhance hearing and may interfere with understanding speech. Many types of devices, such as fans, radios, and sound generators, can be used as tinnitus maskers to help tinnitus sufferers fall asleep or get back to sleep.

  • Medical or pharmaceutical treatment:

Some people who suffer from tinnitus also suffer from anxiety, stress, depression, or other negative emotions, so medical/pharmaceutical treatment and some nutritional supplements can improve the situation.

  • Counseling support / relaxation:

Counseling support from a psychologist or another specialist can provide relief for the person suffering from tinnitus. Also, learning how to relax is very helpful if the noise in your ears frustrates you. Stress makes tinnitus seem worse. By relaxing, you have a chance to rest and better deal with the sound.

Do you suffer from buzzing too?

Then the next step is to contact DR GEORGE Hearing Centers for a FREE evaluation and Consultation Appointment. Then the next step is to contact DR GEORGE Hearing Centers for a FREE evaluation and Consultation Appointment.

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Maria Demetriou

Customer Service Representative

Maria comes from Aradippou and is a Customer Service Representative Officer out our Centers in Larnaca.

With more than 18 years of experience in the field of hearing aids, Maria is a key member of our team and is responsible for the smooth running of our center and the impeccable service of our customers in Larnaca. Some of her responsibilities include: maintaining and cleaning hearing aids, scheduling appointments, invoicing, processing payments, as well as receiving supplies and hearing aids.

Maria always tries to make people smile and feel comfortable while at the same time providing them with all the necessary information.

What makes Maria special is her kindness, her goodness and her authenticity.

She likes travelling and shopping.

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? George Clooney
  • What is your favorite movie? Hachiko: The story of a dog
  • What’s your favorite meal? Pasta
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? The Caribbean
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Genuine

Elena Petrou

M.Sc.
Office Manager

Elena was born and raised in Nicosia, Cyprus.

She had a fair for languages from a young age.

During her studies, she spent a semester in Andalucía where she fell in love with the Spanish language and culture.

She was introduced to the Cypriot sign language through a friend and subsequently joined a mixed choir of hearing and hard-of-hearing people.

Her day-to-day responsibilities entail greeting clients, scheduling appointments, handling private payments, helping clients with paperwork, ordering and receiving stock supplies, hearing aids and accessories, as well as performing clean and maintenance checks on patient’s hearing aids.

Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, doing arts and crafts and listening to podcasts.

Her favorite quote is “If you are tired of not getting any answers, change your questions!”

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Noam Chomsky
  • What is your favorite movie? The secret in their eyes (Argentina, 2009)
  • What’s your favorite meal? My mum’s “Gemista “ (stuffed vegetables with mince and rice)
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Latin America
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Responsible

Lucas Antoniadis

MSc
Sales and Marketing Officer

With roots from Limassol, he considers himself a Citizen of the World.

He is involved with various aspects of our centers, mainly with servicing customers at the front desk, monitoring performance, planning and executing marketing and market development activities, as well as developing the e-commerce of the company.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from TEI of Athens and an MBA from CIIM – UoL. He joined our centres in 2017 with more than 10 years of experience in Sales & Marketing as well as Management Factors.

Ιn his free time, he loves spending time with his family and dogs. He also enjoys spending time by the seaside.

He consistently tries to be the best version of himself every day.

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Family & friends
  • What is your favorite movie? Hachiko: A dog’s tale
  • What’s your favorite meal? Tomato Beef Stew with Spaghetti
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? French Polynesia
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Hard worker & team player

Despina Stavri

M.Sc.
Operations and Advertising Manager

Despina was born and raised in Sotira, Famagusta, and is currently a permanent resident of Larnaca.

He studied in the United States of America where she obtained two master’s degrees in Mathematics & Statistics and Applied Mathematics from the Murray State University and the University of Tennessee respectively.

Despina joined our team in 2011 as an Operations and Advertising Manager. She oversees the smooth operation of our centers, solves any issues that may arise daily, and implements our advertising campaigns. She also caters to the individual needs of our patients.

She enjoys attending seminars on marketing, business management, and self-improvement. She spends her free time with her family. She loves books, good company, and a glass of nice red wine.

Her favourite expressions are the following: “Health is the most valuable of all earthly possessions; without it all the rest are worth nothing” and “Common sense is not so common.”

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Keanu Reeves
  • What is your favorite movie? The Matrix
  • What’s your favorite meal? Whatever my mom makes!!!!
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Cruise to Alaska
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Honest

Vanya Agathokleous

H.A.D., B.Sc.
Hearing Aid Dispenser

Vanya Agathokleous was born in Limassol and grew up in Pissouri. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the European University of Cyprus. She joined our Centers in 2021 after accumulating experience as a Speech Therapist for five years. She is a highly trained Hearing Instrument Specialist who sees customers at our Centers in Limassol and Larnaca.

She is constantly updated on the latest methods for selecting, fitting and adjusting hearing aids as well as hearing rehabilitation by attending seminars and conferences.

One of the main reasons she loves her job is the gratification she gets from helping people welcome back sounds they had not heard in a while. She caters to the individual needs of each customer recommending the most optimal hearing aids not only for better hearing but also for improved quality of life. As she explains, seeing the smile on their face when they realize that they can hear the beautiful sounds of life again fills her with satisfaction and joy.

In her free time, Vania unwinds by going horse riding. On weekends she indulges in shopping therapy.

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Hippocrates
  • What’s your favorite movie? Prison Break
  • What’s your favorite meal? Seafood pasta
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Maldives
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Cheerful

Harry Antoniou

H.A.D, B.Sc.
Hearing Aid Dispenser

Charis was born and raised in Ypsonas, Limassol. He studied in Nicosia and currently lives in Arediou, Nicosia, with his wife and young son.

As a hearing aid specialist, he has attended various seminars and conferences in Cyprus as well as overseas.

His job entails selecting, adjusting and fitting hearing aids, as well as providing our customers with audiological support in accordance with the International scientific protocols followed by Dr George Hearing Centers.

According to him, the best part of his job is helping people. His favorite quote is, “It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.”

He likes to spend his free time with his family, doing martial arts and other sports as well as reading self-improvement books. Additionally, he loves watching documentaries and listening to podcasts.

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Bruce Lee.
  • What is your favorite movie? ROCKY
  • What’s your favorite meal? Pork kebab with sieftalies (traditional Cypriot sausages) and pickles.
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan, Okinawa
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Honest

Dr George Panayiotou

Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist,
Managing Director

Dr George Panayiotou was born and raised in Kiti, Larnaca.

He is a highly accomplished Clinical Audiologist with over 20 years of experience in treating people with hearing loss of all ages. After completing his training and qualifications in the US, he returned to Cyprus to establish DR GEORGE Hearing Centers, one of the largest networks of private audiology clinics. Under his leadership, the three clinics operating under the brand name DR GEORGE Hearing Centers, gained a stellar reputation for providing premium hearing health services with branded hearing aids.

Dr. George holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Audiology from the East Tennessee State University, United States of America.

He holds a professional degree from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

He is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Royal Public Health Association (RSPH) of Great Britain.

Dr. George has been trained and worked at the Presbyterian Ear Institute, Ear Associated Neurological Clinic, Mountain Home Veterinary Hospital, Watauga ENT and Greenville ENT Otolaryngology Clinics in the United States.

Although his free time is quite limited, he loves spending time with his family and beloved son. He is fond of fitness and especially cycling. He also enjoys carpentry and listening to podcasts.

His favorite quote is, “Only the strong survive”

  • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Steve Jobs
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  • What’s your favorite meal? Souvlakia (kebab)
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alaska
  • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Reliable