“Can you please repeat that?” “Do you mind turning up the TV? I can’t hear it.” “Can you turn off the music? It is making me unable to hear our conversation.” If these examples sound familiar to what you think or say often or hear a loved one say – there may be hearing loss Read more..
Can Noise Induced Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
Unfortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is all too common. If you’re continually around noise exceeding 85 decibels, your hearing could be irreversibly damaged. What is noise-induced hearing loss, what causes it, and can it be successfully treated? If you believe you have noise-induced hearing loss, we’ll give you the facts and tell you how to identify Read more..
I Keep Hearing Noises In My Ears, What Can I Do?
Ringing, hissing, clicking, or humming sounds in your ears is annoying. Occasionally, all people will hear these noises, especially after being exposed to loud noises like at a concert. For some, these noises are mild and temporary. But for some people, these noises are a constant source of long-term frustration. The medical term for ringing Read more..
Are Your Hearing Aid Batteries Dying Too Fast?
You’re at the theater for the movie you’ve been waiting months to see, and suddenly it’s hard to hear what’s going on, and you miss the plot. Or maybe you’re having a fun dinner out with friends or family, and you can’t hear the conversation. You’re annoyed, frustrated, and sad that you’ve missed out on Read more..
7 Things to Avoid When Experiencing Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common conditions around the world. Often described as a ringing or buzzing in the ears, tinnitus can often lead to hearing loss. When you have tinnitus, many things can make those sounds worse. It is essential to try and avoid these activities to preserve your hearing loss. Here are Read more..
5 Common Myths About Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss
We hear a lot of myths and misconceptions concerning hearing aids and hearing loss overall from our patients who visit Hearing Associates of Las Vegas. Some of these myths are silly, others are sad, but what they all have in common is that they are completely incorrect! Below are the top 5 most common myths Read more..
Tinnitus Facts
Tinnitus is the sensation of ringing or whooshing in the ears. Most of us have experienced at one time or another, but for many it is a recurring issue. The Centers for Disease Control has found: 15% of Americans experience tinnitus symptoms 20 million have chronic cases 2 million suffer from debilitating cases For those Read more..
Hearing Aid Dryers – Keeping Your Hearing Aids Sanitary
The humidity in the air and water can damage electronics. This is no surprise. But precisely what causes so much damage to electronic devices? Well, it turns out that what harms these devices is not the actual water itself. The microscopic impurities in the water create ions that connect two critical contacts in your electronic Read more..
How Do Antibiotics Impact Hearing?
It’s crucial to understand how hearing loss occurs to develop ways to manage it – and eventually prevent it. An aging, noise, or disease-related hearing loss may both be caused by these factors. It is common for older adults who regularly take medicine to develop hearing loss due to “ototoxic” medication. The majority of cases Read more..
What is a Hearing Doctor?
With so many different types of doctors and specialties, it can often be challenging to determine what kind of doctor you need to visit at what time. With many specialists treating various problems, it is essential to know the timing and category or treatment you may need. Those with hearing problems should consider seeing an Read more..
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