Do you or anyone you know have a ringing sound in your ears? The perception of sound without an actual external sound is known as Tinnitus. Tinnitus can negatively affect your overall health and social well-being. Even moderate cases can interfere with your ability to work and socialize. When you […]
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Whether you have healthy ears, use hearing aids, or experience slight hearing loss, it is never too late to start protecting your hearing. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), a 2016 study found that 15% of American adults over 18 experience hearing difficulties, amounting […]
Usually, when a patient reports that their hearing aids are not working, they also say that it has been a while since they have had them serviced or adjusted. For the best results, you should have your hearing aid programmed by a certified audiologist. Here’s why: 1. No two hearing […]
A noisy workplace can damage hearing. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to permanent hearing loss. These levels are known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). How does NIHL work? Loud noises damage the tiny hair cells in the inner ear that are crucial for hearing. Once damaged, these cells […]
Your hearing aids are tiny computers; just like laptops and tablets, moisture can present a challenge. Humidity can affect hearing aids in a couple of ways. First, just like condensation that develops on a soft drink can, moisture results when warm, humid air meets the cooler metal components of your […]