Hearing Health Blog

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The canals in our ears are covered with hair follicles and glands that create an oily wax known as cerumen, or ear wax. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and protects it by attracting and collecting alien debris like dust and dirt, bacteria, and various microbes. Ear wax also helps to […]

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There are several different types of hearing loss, depending on which section of the auditory system is affected. The hearing loss may be sensorineural, conductive, mixed, functional or central. The starting point in creating a therapy plan is to correctly establish the type of hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss – When sound waves are not […]

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Do you have a loved one that really needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but won’t go along with your suggestions? It is very common for people to avoid seeking help for hearing loss, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing loss can help. These facts […]

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There is no one answer to the question “What kind of hearing aid battery will I need?” because hearing aid models and the batteries that power them common in many varieties. If you already use a hearing aid, review the device’s manual or the professionals who fit it for you to determine the proper battery […]

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Eat more carrots for good vision, is probably a bit of advice most of us were told as kids. Chances are that you were not given any similar recommendations about which foods were beneficial to your hearing or ears. Nowadays we can tell our children what things to eat for healthy hearing and ears, and […]

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One of the most prevalent reasons for short-term hearing loss is a build up of ear wax, which obstructs the ear canal and interferes with hearing. If you are reasonably confident that ear wax is the resource for your short-term hearing loss, you probably want to clean your ears. Having said that, you must clean […]

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