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 […]
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We are truly living in an age of technology where things that once seemed impossible are now benefiting our everyday lives. Take hearing aids, for example. Due to technological advances, hearing aids are helping their users more than once seemed possible. Along with assisting people with just the ability to […]
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 […]
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 […]
I had a patient who recently purchased a new set of hearing aids. He is 87 and in good health but understands he is nearing the twilight of years. He wants to continue to strive for the best possible quality of life and stay connected to his family and friends […]