Many patients often ask at their hearing aid consultation appointment “How long do they last?”. While there isn’t a straightforward answer, here are some guidelines. Hearing aids are complex devices requiring proper care and maintenance. Technology is general is rapidly changing every few years and along with this is new advancements in hearing aid technology.…
Read MoreAs audiologists, we often get asked “How do I clean my ears?” by patients if I can’t use Q-tips. Many people do not know that your ear typically does a good job cleans itself! Earwax, or cerumen, is a self-cleaning agent meant to protect and lubricate your ear canal. Glands in your ear canal produce…
Read MoreOur last blog post focused on tinnitus basics and possible treatment options for tinnitus management. Unfortunately, there is a lot of inaccurate information regarding tinnitus on the internet, which has resulted in this topic becoming very controversial online. Here are a few of the most debated topics surrounding tinnitus, its causes, and its effects on…
Read MoreAs you start your holiday shopping this year, keep your ear out for toys that are necessarily loud. The Sight & Hearing Association (SHA) keeps close tabs on the noise makers that catch our kids attentions. Kathy Webb, the executive director of SHA, said in a recent press release, “Test a toy before you buy…
Read MoreOne of the biggest changes that has occurred due to COVID -19 has been the need to wear a mask when in public. The positive side to wearing a mask is the proven decrease in transmission of COVID-19. The downside? The inability to read lips and watch the facial expressions of those around us. Many…
Read MoreA small study by the House Research Institute revealed that 72% of teens reported reduced hearing after attending a three-hour show. This type of hearing loss typically disappears within 48 hours, but if it occurs repeatedly, permanent hearing loss can develop, the study authors noted. Read the Full Story Here
Read MorePatients are often confused by the series of acronyms and abbreviations listed after their audiologist’s name. Listed below are common abbreviations used and a description of what they mean. Au.D.: Au.D. is the abbreviation for Doctor of Audiology. Beginning in 2007, many states adopted the Au.D. as the entry level degree required to practice Audiology. Prior…
Read MoreWe’ve all had it at one time or another–that sound of ringing in your ears—that can range from subtle to shattering. Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tuss) is the medical term for the perception of sound in one or both ears when there is actually no external sound present. It can come and go or be constant, and causes…
Read MoreIt’s so gradual that you may not even realize you have [intlink id=”123″ type=”page”]hearing loss[/intlink]. You begin to strain to hear loved ones and avoid noisy restaurants. Not only does your hearing deteriorate, but also your lifestyle, relationships, and general psychological well-being. The sooner you begin treatment for hearing loss, the easier it will be to…
Read MoreIn a world filled with new technology, hearing loops bring old technology back to life. The Washington Post reported that this “old technology could have the most profound impact in the decade to come on millions of people with hearing loss.” (The Washington Post) Telecoils were first put in hearing aids in the 1940s, and hearing…
Read MoreMany patients have been pleased to learn about the addition of a hearing loop to our waiting rooms. We have received positive feedback from patients who are delighted to find that they can take advantage of this technology. Hearing loops are devices that transmit sound from microphones, loudspeakers or even TVs directly to portable receivers…
Read MoreResearch on hearing loss indicates: 10% of all Americans have some hearing loss 14% of American adults have “a little trouble hearing” 3.4% of American adults have “a lot of trouble hearing” or are deaf 30% of all people over the age of 65 have hearing loss 65% of all people over the age of…
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