I think like so many things in life, we take for granted what is naturally in place, only realizing how important something is once it isn’t working. I was asked the question last week by a patient, “Does hearing loss really matter?” It seems like such a simplistic question. So […]
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If you suspect you have hearing loss, perhaps you are wondering what you can do about it. Hearing tests can determine not only if you have hearing loss but also its severity. A hearing test will help define the type of hearing loss you are experiencing and the best way […]
Your hearing aids are tiny computers, and just like with 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 […]
Doctor Joe Griffith, doctor of audiology and the owner of Accessible Hearing Aids would like to explain to you why ear wax is a good thing. Ear wax (cerumen) is a good thing because it acts as a vital, natural protective mechanism for your ear canal, acting as a moisturizer, antibacterial […]
I often meet new patients at screenings and a few of them are wearing a hearing aid. I always ask, “Are your hearing aids working currently?”. I also ask, “When was the last time you saw your hearing health care professional about your hearing? There is one constant that I […]