From a crowded restaurant to a busy sidewalk, you can confront overpowering amounts of noise almost anywhere. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It‚Äôs a big challenge to differentiate one sound from the background noise. Fortunately, many newer hearing devices are incorporating a digital noise reduction feature, a […]
You would like to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the choice of charities is overwhelming. Selecting which charities to support financial is based on several factors including the cause itself, the reputation of the organization and the intended use of the funds. Look for a large, well-known hearing health charity organization that is […]
When shopping for a hearing aid for yourself or a loved one you will be confronted by a variety of designs and shapes, and one of the more common is In-the-Ear (ITE). These hearing aids are a great choice for people with mild to moderate hearing loss as they are small, comfortable, and fit securely […]
One of the simplest steps you can take to protect your ability to hear is to use earplugs. These small devices are inserted into the ear to block out disruptive or damaging sounds. Shopping for ear plugs can be confusing, as there are a large variety of styles available, but with patience and a little […]
Over ninety million people (42 percent of the American population) experience feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance during their lifetime; for many of them, this experience becomes a chronic condition. Dizziness is the number 1 reason that individuals over the age of seventy five visit doctors, and falls due to a loss of […]
A number of adults experience the constant noises of tinnitus, but few people realize it strikes children too. Kids are equally at risk for this potentially debilitating disorder. While adults can usually determine that the sounds they are hearing are abnormal, many children assume the noise is a regular part of life. If your child […]
Hearing aids are a valuable method for addressing hearing loss and are continually improving. Each technological advance provides more functions and features in a more compact space. One such technology is the directional microphone. This device allows its users to have a more natural listening experience, making it a popular addition to many modern hearing […]
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid choices and distinct from other options because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal to amplify sounds in individuals with mild to moderately-severe hearing losses. This style of hearing aid has many advantages, as well as a few disadvantages […]
You most likely are aware of many medications which can lead to organ failure, increase rates of infection, and cause numerous other side effects. But did you know that there are a number of prescription drugs that can be harmful to your hearing? These sorts of medications are referred to as ototoxic. Ototoxic drugs are […]
Choosing the hearing aid that’s right for you or your loved one can seem intimidating, especially considering the wide range of hearing aid models available.This article will offer a brief introduction to open fit hearing aids – a relatively new innovation that is becoming more popular. Open fit hearing aids share many similarities with behind-the-ear […]