January 12, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
A number of adults hear the persistent noises caused by tinnitus, but this condition isn’t constrained by age. Children are equally at risk for this potentially debilitating disorder. While adults can usually determine that the sounds they are hearing are abnormal, many kids assume the noise is a regular part of life. Listen to your […]
December 30, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
It’s an unfortunate fact that many young children experience hearing loss, but with the ideal variety of hearing aid this doesn’t have to slow them down. If you will be in the process of looking to select a hearing aid for your child, the sheer number of styles, sizes and functions to choose from can […]
December 23, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Conductive hearing loss sufferers have difficulty hearing caused by a problem with their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This form of hearing loss arises from a blockage in the ear canal, but it also may be due to a malformation or congenital absence in the ear. In many cases conductive hearing loss can be […]
December 16, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Most likely you already know about a great number of drugs that can cause kidney failure, increase risk of infection, and cause numerous other side effects. But were you aware that there are certain medicines that can be harmful to your hearing? These medications do exist, and they’re called ototoxic. Ototoxic medications are prescription and […]
December 9, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Buying the appropriate hearing aid can be difficult, especially if you are unfamiliar with the features that make one model different from another. Keep reading to find out more about one particularly popular type of hearing aid: open fit hearing aids. If you are familiar with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, you will find that open […]
November 29, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Congrats on your new hearing loop purchase and taking the first step in the direction of a more satisfying hearing experience. While it may have been a challenge to find the ideal system from among all the great options out there, it should be easier for you to install your hearing loop after you get […]
November 24, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million individuals throughout the United States are impacted by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can be permanent or temporary, resulting from contact with hazardous sound levels above 85 decibels (dB). The types of sounds that may result in NIHL cover anything from common city traffic at about 85 […]
November 19, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
When it’s time to select a new hearing aid, you’ll find that there are many types and styles from which to select. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are one of the most popular choices. Just as you’d expect from any other type of product, BTEs have both pros and cons. If you are considering investing in […]
November 14, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you’ve bought a new hearing aid in the last couple of years, there is a chance that it is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Bluetooth is most commonly associated with hands-free cellular phone use, but it is also commonly used in mp3 players, computers, televisions and home phones. If your hearing aid features Bluetooth, you […]
October 28, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you’ve ever been at a live concert and found yourself thinking “This music is just too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you’ve become too old for this type of entertainment. This response could be your body’s means of telling you that you are in danger of hearing impairment. If following the event […]