How to Thoroughly Enjoy Music with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can make it difficult to perceive the beautiful complexity of music. If you’re someone who can spend hours listening to their favorite records or loves taking in shows at The Armory, this can be quite distressing. Hearing aids can help restore your ability to listen to the music you love, however it can…
What’s The Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is an incredibly common condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Left untreated diabetes can lead to very serious problems including kidney problems, vision loss, nerve damage, heart disease and stroke. Diabetes Increases Hearing Loss Risk Diabetes has also been proven to be a risk factor for…
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
If you suspect you have hearing loss, the first step toward better hearing is to get a comprehensive hearing test. Once your hearing has been tested and you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. Below we review how to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle….
Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their children to see their doctor. In fact, five out of six children have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. If your child’s doctor recommends ear tubes to treat their infection, you…
Helpful Tips for Treating Swimmer’s Ear
There’s no better way to spend a hot summer day than going swimming. However, if you’re not careful, you could be putting yourself at risk of developing swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the ear canal caused by water being trapped in the ears, usually after swimming. This creates a moist environment that…
How Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears
Spring is a season full of flowers, evening thunderstorms and refreshing rain. But these things can also mean seasonal allergies and uncomfortable symptoms involving your ears. We explore the link between spring allergies and ear problems below. Barometric Pressure Changes There is fluid within the inner ear that helps the balance and hearing systems function…
Make this your year for better hearing!
People who suffer from hearing loss wait on average 7 years before seeking help. Start your new year off with a gift to those you love and yourself and take the first step towards better hearing. Get your hearing tested Don’t ignore the signs of hearing loss which could include, having trouble understanding other when…
Why are audiologists needed?
While many individuals think hearing loss is tied to age, the fact is many people of all ages suffer from hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately 15 percent of American adults — 37.5 million — age 18 and older report some trouble hearing. Moreover,…
Happy Better Speech & Hearing Month!
Signs of Hearing Loss: People experience hearing loss in different ways. For some the initial signs of hearing loss may be subtle while other may experience more abrupt hearing loss. See below for some common signs you can watch for in yourself and your loved ones. You might have hearing loss if you . ….
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears and affects about 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus isn’t a condition itself — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder. Symptoms Tinnitus involves the annoying sensation of hearing sound when no…