Do you hear noises that no one else does? Hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, or swooshing sounds in your ears is called tinnitus (pronounced TIN-it-tis or tin-eye-tis). Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions....
Changing Times for Changing Batteries
Historically, one challenge of hearing aids has been changing batteries. In the past, hearing aids were powered by small disposable batteries that required frequent changes. Most hearing aids now have the option to be rechargeable. At night, simply take the...
From Bad to Better
For an individual with normal hearing in one ear, and a significant loss in the other, a special type of hearing instrument may be useful. This special hearing instrument is called a “contralateral routing of signal” or a “CROS” amplification...
Earwax Is Actually Important to Hearing Health
Earwax serves an important role in protecting our hearing health. It works to keep dust and dirt from damaging the eardrum and prevents bacteria and fungi from forming in the ear canal. Even though earwax serves a protective purpose, too...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
June 28, 2021 The state of Pennsylvania’s announcement on Monday, June 28, lifting the mask mandate does NOT apply to health care offices. The state of PA, and the CDC, still require patients to wear face masks while indoors at...
Home Safety for People With Hearing Loss
So many things around the house are designed to alert you using noise. But what if a hearing loss means you miss when the smoke detector or alarm clock sounds? The following alerting devices are ideal methods for helping...
COOL, CALM AND CONNECTED
As increasing numbers of people have come to view hearing instruments as a technology extension to the smartphone, their coolness factor has risen commensurately. No longer regarded as simply a means of improving hearing, hearing instruments with Bluetooth connectivity have...
“CROS” SECTIONS
Individuals who have normal to moderate hearing loss in one ear and no usable hearing in the other ear might be helped by a “CROS” (contralateral routing of signal) or “BiCROS” (bilateral routing of signal) hearing instrument. By using a...
READING GLASSES FOR EARS
Recent Interest in over-the-counter hearing instruments called “personal sound amplification products” (PSAPs) has been piqued by studies showing they may prove to be beneficial for certain cases of hearing loss. The primary benefit of these devices is that they are...
HOW ARE YOU PROTECTING YOUR HEARING?
Excessive noise exposure – not age – is the leading cause of hearing loss, and continued exposure can worsen preexisting hearing problems. Make sure you’re protected from noise at work, at concerts, or while working with power tools by using...