The ear has three different parts that help your ear function properly: The outer ear is the part that you can see and the ear canal. Tucked in behind the eardrum is a small space that contains tiny bones called ossicles, this is called the middle ear. The inner ear is the most complex section Read more..
How to Select Hearing Aids Based On Your Hearing Test
Often dismissed as a natural part of aging, hearing loss is a very real condition that affects people from all walks of life. It affects your ability to communicate and your overall health and well-being. Hearing loss can occur gradually and can be difficult to notice. Especially since hearing loss is unique to each individual. Read more..
Personal Sound Amplifier Versus Hearing Aids
Personal sound amplifiers are enticing for people who think they are experiencing hearing loss. These devices are often marketed to people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. However, they shouldn’t be considered as an alternative to hearing aids. They skip the important process of diagnosing hearing loss, which is necessary to determine the best treatment for you Read more..
How to Care for Your Hearing Aids
When you are fitted with hearing aids, your audiologist will provide you with care tips as hearing aids can be expensive to replace. Without proper care, debris, and moisture can cause your hearing aids to deteriorate and malfunction. When you purchase your hearing aids, be sure to follow your audiologist’s guidelines for clearing to maintain Read more..
Hearing Loss and Depression
It takes most people years to notice the gradual onset of hearing loss. So if you are having problems such as hearing certain voices, if you ask people to repeat themselves, if others seem to mumble, or if you need to turn the TV volume up to a level uncomfortable for others to enjoy–these are Read more..
The Best Hearing Aids for Severe Hearing Loss
There are many reasons people lose their hearing. Sometimes, hearing loss can be restored naturally. In other cases, hearing loss can only be replaced with the help of hearing aids. If you are experiencing severe hearing loss because of aging or from extended exposure to loud noises and the tiny hairs in your ear are Read more..
How Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Quality of Life?
Hearing aids are an invaluable tool for those with hearing loss. They can help you to hear better, communicate more effectively, and even improve your overall quality of life. If you’re considering getting a hearing aid, it’s important to understand how it can benefit you. Hearing aids can help in many ways, from improving communication Read more..
Both Ears Have Hearing Loss, What Now?
Are you experiencing hearing loss in one ear and now both? Hearing Loss often occurs as people age. It oftentimes is a gradual change in hearing. You may not even notice it at first. Hearing high-pitched noises such as the microwave or your phone are often the first affected. Lower Pitched noises like male voices Read more..
Ear Infection Hearing Loss Problems
Hearing loss can occur due to many different factors including heredity, excessive noise, aging, injury, or infections. The most common type of hearing loss affects the auditory nerve. This is called sensorineural hearing loss. Did you know that an ear infection can cause hearing loss? This is called conductive hearing loss. It is caused when Read more..
Hearing Loss in a Single Ear
Unilateral hearing loss also known as hearing loss in a single ear can come on suddenly or occur over time. It can be a temporary loss due to ear wax build-up, infections, or exposure to a thunderous boom. In many cases Single-Ear hearing loss is permanent, however, with the right diagnosis, it can be treated Read more..
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