Ask An Expert Question: Will you please help me explain to someone the reasons for getting a hearing aid and not a personal amplifier like you see in the newspaper or drug stores? Answer: A hearing aid is not the same thing as what you buy in the drug stores or even order through the […]
Read MoreWhy Am I Having Difficultly Understanding My Spouse?
Ask An Expert QUESTION: Why is it that I can understand most people fairly well, but have the most difficulty understanding my spouse? Answer: It probably does seem that way and it may very well be that you understand your spouse less than others. If so, there are probably good reasons as to why this […]
Read MoreHow Can I Hear Better At Home?
Ask An Expert QUESTION: I can hear better at work and in meetings than with family in my own home. What can I do about that? Answer: A majority of patients experience such difficulty in their homes. Typical homes can be chambers where speech does not carry well because of absorbency from carpets, drapes, and […]
Read MoreWhat Are Some Risk Factors for Hearing Loss?
Ask An Expert QUESTION: What are some risk factors for hearing loss? ANSWER: A number of factors are known to increase the likelihood of hearing loss. As we age, our exposure to loud sounds over the years can cause harm to the cells of the inner ear. Your genetic makeup may also make you more […]
Read MoreWho Should Have Their Hearing Tested?
Ask An Expert QUESTION: Who should have their hearing tested? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a problem for people of all ages. It is one of the most common birth defects and it is occurring in young adults at an increasing rate. Most preschoolers and school-age children are screened periodically at their schools or in […]
Read MoreType and Degree of Hearing Loss
Degree of Hearing Loss Results of the hearing test, or audiometric evaluation, are plotted on a chart called an audiogram. Loudness is plotted from top to bottom. The top of the graph is very quiet and the bottom of the graph is very loud. Frequency, or pitch, from low to high, is plotted from left […]
Read MoreCauses of Dizziness
Dizziness may be caused by any disturbance in the inner ear, the balance nerve or its central connections. This can be because of a disturbance in circulation, fluid pressure or metabolism, infections, neuritis, drugs, injury, or growths. An extensive evaluation is required to determine the cause of dizziness. The tests necessary are determined at the […]
Read MoreFeatures of Today’s Digital Hearing Aids
A wide range of technology and a host of features are available in each hearing aid device. The cost of hearing aids generally depends on the technology and the number of features. Today’s digital hearing aids are typically offered in various levels, such as basic or entry-level to advanced or premium-level. Within each level, different […]
Read MoreWhat Types of Hearing Aids Are Available?
There are many types of hearing aids today, and the style or device is dependent upon the user’s individual needs. There are in-the-ear styles as well as behind-the-ear styles. Also, hearing aid technology has advanced, with many new and improved options to choose from. Styles of Hearing Aids Hearing aids are available in many different […]
Read MoreSymptoms and Causes of Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term for the perception of noise when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as “ringing in the ears.” This “head noise” is unrelated to an external source of stimulation. Tinnitus is a common disorder affecting over 50 million people in the United States. It may […]
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