Congrats on your recent hearing loop purchase and taking the first step toward a more enjoyable hearing and sound experiencefor your household. Deciding on which model to buy may not have been simple, but setting up your hearing loop shouldn’t be difficult. Luckily, a specialist isn’t required to install a residential hearing loop, because the […]
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million people across the U.S. are impacted by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This condition may be permanent or temporary, caused by exposure to dangerous sound levels above 85 decibels. The kinds of noises that can cause noise-induced hearing loss cover anything from day to day city traffic at […]
There are numerous styles of hearing aids available for individuals who have difficulty hearing. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are among the most common choices, and just as you’d be expecting from any other type of product, they have both benefits and drawbacks. If you are considering purchasing hearing aids for yourself or for a loved […]
A large number of new styles of hearing aids include Bluetooth capabilities; perhaps your aid already includes it. While Bluetooth was initially designed for use with mobile phones, its uses have grown to include home phones, computers and TVs. Digital hearing aids containing Bluetooth give you new ways to use and control these devices, making […]
Are you looking for some basic facts and statistics to finally get a loved one to have a hearing evaluation or be fitted for a hearing aid? People often avoid seeking assistance for hearing loss, but talking to them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing loss can help. Here are some basic facts […]
Hearing problems are classified in a number of different ways. The exact part of the auditory system affected determines the classification. The hearing loss may be conductive, senorineural, mixed, central or functional. The first step in designing a therapy plan is to accurately diagnose the kind of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss This type of […]
What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microbes. […]
If you’ve ever been at a concert and found yourself thinking “This music is simply too loud,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve gotten too old for this type of entertainment. It could imply that your body is trying to tell you something – that you are in a place that could impair your ability […]
There is no simple answer to the question “Which type of hearing aid battery should I buy?” because hearing aid types and the batteries they operate on common in many varieties. For anyone that already wears a hearing aid the owner’s manual should clearly specify which battery size is required. Conversely you may get in […]
Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is hard for several reasons. The condition isn’t because the youngsters cannot hear words and phrases being spoken to them, but because their brains lack the ability to process the words and comprehend their meaning, which implies that conventional hearing tests do not always identify CAPD. Second, children with […]