Hearing Health Blog

Nearly every drug – doctor prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) – has a related list of possible side effects. Did you know certain medications can lead to hearing loss or balance problems? These sorts of medications are known as ototoxic. Ototoxic medications are drugs, whether over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed, which are harmful to the health of your […]

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Choosing the hearing aid that is best for you or someone close to you can seem overwhelming, especially with the wide range of hearing aid choices available.This article will introduce you to open fit hearing aids – a relatively new type that is increasing in popularity. Open fit hearing aids have many similarities with behind-the-ear […]

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Hearing Aid HealthCare developed the quick-reference to hearing aid types to assist residents of Palm Springs better comprehend the choices available to them. The many different types of hearing aids and the numerous different abbreviations used to describe them make it hard for novice shoppers to perform their own research.To help buyers make sense of […]

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There are many types of hearing aids designed for people who have hearing impairments. Although every type of device has unique benefits and drawbacks, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are among the more popular choices.Keep reading to learn whether or not a BTE hearing aid is likely to address your needs. Of the different models of […]

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Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million people across the United States are affected by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by contact with unsafe noise levels of 85 decibels or higher, and can be temporary or permanent. The types of noises that can bring about NIHL range from everyday city […]

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Congrats. In order to hear your favorite television shows without annoying your family, you went out and acquired a hearing loop. Choosing which model to purchase may not have been easy, but configuring your hearing loop won’t be difficult. The good news is, a professional isn’t required to install a residential hearing loop, because the […]

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There’s a good chance that your current hearing aid is equipped with Bluetooth technology, particularly if you bought it recently. While Bluetooth might be most familiar to you as the technology which enables hands-free calling on your cell phone, it has become a capability on numerous consumer products in the last couple of years, including […]

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Hearing loss is grouped in a variety of ways. The exact part of the auditory system affected determines the classification. The hearing loss may be conductive, senorineural, central, functional or mixed. The starting point in developing a treatment plan is to properly identify the kind of hearing impairment. Conductive hearing loss In situations where sound […]

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The canals in our ears are covered with hair follicles as well as glands that produce an oily wax known as cerumen, or ear wax. The purpose of this wax is to coat the interior surface of the ear canal and protect it by gathering up bacteria, dirt and dust, and miroorganisms. A further purpose […]

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If you’ve ever attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily mean that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s way of informing you that you are at risk of hearing damage. If after the show you’ve been left with […]

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