Have you heard of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act of 2017? The law, which authorizes a new class of FDA-regulated hearing devices, will eventually bring more self-treating options to the market for those 18 and older with self-perceived hearing...
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
I have diabetes — should I be concerned about hearing loss? Hearing loss — which affects an estimated one of every five Americans — is twice as common among people living with diabetes, making healthy habits and regular hearing checkups...
Hearing Health is About Relationships
Hearing Health Is About Relationships After you get glasses, you continue visiting the eye doctor. Annual checkups ensure the prescriptions still fits your needs. Same with dental work — you’re not done with the dentist once a cavity is filled....
Hearing at the Movies
It’s not you (or your hearing aids) — movies ARE becoming more difficult to hear Actors in Old Hollywood television and movies used an exaggerated and over-the-top style when they delivered their lines. Lately, actors tend to deliver their lines...
Different Types of Hearing Loss
What Are Sensorineural and Conductive Hearing Loss? Sensorineural hearing loss refers to any reduction in hearing sensitivity or sound clarity caused by damage to the delicate structures of the inner ear or nerve pathways that carry sound signals to the...
Humidity and Your Hearing Aids
Humidity and Your Hearing Aids Hearing aids are potentially life-changing, but it takes a little vigilance on your part. Protecting your devices from environmental hazards such as humidity is a must. What Is Humidity? Humidity is a measure of...
Hearing Aids in Both Ears
I have some difficulty hearing and I’ve been told I should have two hearing aids. Why do I need hearing aids in both ears? Sounds collected by your left ear are initially processed by the right side of the brain,...
What is a Doctor of Audiology
What is a Doctor of Audiology? A Doctor of Audiology is a licensed health care professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders. The Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.) is a postgraduate university degree...
Signs of Hearing Loss
What Are Some Common Signs of Hearing Loss Hearing loss can sneak up on you. It’s a health concern most people don’t even realize they have at first. Even then, they may assume it’s temporary or not so problematic. If...
Why Do We Have Earwax?
Q: Why Do We Have Earwax? It might seem icky, but earwax plays an important role in ear health. Also called “cerumen,” earwax results from secretions by the ceruminous glands in the outer ear canal. The secretions help lubricate the...