October 6, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you believe that hearing loss only happens to seniors, you will probably be shocked to learn that today 1 out of every 5 teens has some extent of hearing loss in the US. Furthermore, the rate of hearing loss in teens is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. It […]
September 29, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
As hearing providers, there’s one particular type of hearing aid that we all worry about. It’s detrimental for the patient, and it can deter others from even attempting to give hearing aids a try. They’re referred to as “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. In contrast to behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, ITD hearing aids never see the […]
September 22, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The thing about hearing loss is that it’s easy to dismiss. You can deny it for years, compensating for substandard hearing by turning up the volume on your TV or phone and forcing people to repeat themselves. But on top of the tension this places on personal relationships, there are additional, hidden effects of untreated […]
September 15, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel dizzy or unsteady, producing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although abbreviated or minor episodes of dizziness are commonplace and no cause for worry, more extreme sensations of spinning (vertigo) or chronic dizzy spells should be evaluated. Along with dizziness, you may […]
September 8, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Have you ever had problems hearing in a crowded room or restaurant but can hear without any problem at home? Do you have particular challenges hearing higher-pitched voices or TV dialogue? If so, you may have hearing loss, and hearing aids may be able to help. But how exactly do hearing aids work? Are they […]
August 25, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The hearing exam really is the easy part. The challenging part is accepting your hearing loss and actually setting up the hearing test in the first place. You have most likely heard the stats by now: 48 million people in the United States have hearing loss but only a minor fraction actually do something about […]
August 18, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You may think hearing loss would be obvious to spot, but it’s not as easy to recognize as you might believe. To start with, most people with hearing loss have difficulty only with select sounds and in specified situations. Consequently, if you can hear normally on some occasions, you’ll be inclined to pin the blame […]
August 11, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
While it’s true that there is presently no scientifically-verified method to cure tinnitus, researchers are hard at work to identify one. In the meantime, a variety of tinnitus therapy options exist that can afford considerable relief. Look at it this way. If you have a headache, you take Tylenol in spite of the fact that […]
August 4, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Did you realize that you can help potential patients and your health provider at the same time simply by providing a brief, honest review online? Seeing as an increasing number of people rely on online reviews in selecting a healthcare provider, simply sharing your experiences can push someone to finally get the help they need. […]
July 28, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
While considering the several considerations that go into your career choice, we bet that your long-term hearing health is fairly low on the priority list—if it’s there at all. We understand. And although we don’t think that your future ability to hear should determine your career choice, we do think you should be mindful of […]