Is Tinnitus a Common Problem? Tinnitus fills your head with a sound that doesn’t have a cause. Millions of Americans have experienced tinnitus, and for many people, tinnitus is a bothersome noise they live with every day. The symptoms might be so mild you don’t hear them, but for others, the distracting symptoms of tinnitus: Read more..
Siemens Hearing Aids Vs Oticon Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 28 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids. They’re a reliable way to combat hearing loss and work based on a relatively simple premise: a microphone picks up sounds, amplifies their volume, and delivers them into the inner ear – cleverly emphasizing quieter sounds Read more..
9 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Deaf Loved One
Since approximately 2 to 4 out of 1000 people in the United States are deaf, the odds are good that most people know or have contact with someone with complete hearing loss. Hearing Associates of Las Vegas wants to take a deeper look on how to communicate with your friend, co-worker, or loved one who Read more..
How to Stop Ear Pressure and Pain
Ear pressure refers to the sensation of stuffiness and fullness of the ear. This occurs when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked or stops functioning correctly. And it can be pretty uncomfortable for you or your loved one! The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. It’s in charge of balancing Read more..
Painful Ear Wax Buildup? What Can You Do?
When you or your child has an earache, the only thing you want is for it to go away–the quicker the better. Sometimes an earache is caused by a virus or other disease. However, it’s often caused by earwax buildup, or an infection caused by wax buildup. A painful earwax blockage happens when earwax (cerumen) Read more..
I Don’t Want Hearing Aids!
As we age, we experience different changes in how we interact and engage with the world. In addition, the body processes sensory conditions differently, from how we see things to even the taste of food and how things smell. Out of the five senses, the ability to hear can be considered one of the most Read more..
What Level of Hearing Loss Requires a Hearing Aid?
Hearing loss typically happens as one ages. Although it’s probably a condition that many of us would rather not discuss, the NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) notes that approximately a quarter of adults between 65-74 have some hearing loss. That’s a significant amount of people! Loss of hearing can happen due Read more..
How Do You Choose a Hearing Aid?
Being prescribed hearing aids doesn’t mean you have to change your lifestyle. In fact, using hearing aids may open up countless opportunities by making it easier for you to interact and engage in social scenarios. But it’s important to recognize that selecting the appropriate hearing aids isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. You need to consider your Read more..
How to Protect Your Hearing In Loud Crowds
Loud crowds produce loud noises, which are sounds above the 120dB. When a sound is above 70dB, it can damage the membranes and overwork the ear cells. Loud noises are harmful to the ear and may lead to several hearing conditions, such as tinnitus. Prolonged stay in crowds producing loud noises may also cause permanent Read more..
Hearing Loss Among Baby Boomers
As they age, more and more Baby Boomers are experiencing hearing loss. This group is comprises people born between 1946 and 1964. Baby Boomers have a hearing problem in 14.6% of cases. That’s a whopping one in six people! Even still, only 25 percent of Baby Boomers with hearing loss actively seek help. Today, the Read more..
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