Categories Hearing Screenings

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10 Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can develop at any age and may be caused by many different factors.  Did you know that there are three types of hearing loss? Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when the inner ear or the hearing nerve itself becomes damaged. This is the most common type of hearing loss […]

Hearing Aids and Humidity – A Bad Combination

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 […]

Learn more about Tinnitus

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. I’d like to discuss Tinnitus and how it may negatively affect your overall health and social well-being. Even moderate cases of Tinnitus can interfere […]

7 Tips on Cleaning and Maintaining Your Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can be a substantial investment and need to be properly maintained and kept in order to ensure they perform at their highest capability. Neglecting to maintain your hearing aids can result in a buildup of earwax, water damage, and even physical damage to the device. To prevent costly […]

The Rising Popularity of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Rechargeable batteries for hearing aids are not new. However, until recently, they were only a footnote in hearing aid history. As hearing aids evolve, improvements include increased battery life and smaller and more flexible form factors. It has been three years since Phonak first introduced a hearing aid with an integrated […]