As the field of hearing healthcare continues to evolve, so too does the role of the hearing instrument specialist. While the central aspect of their work still revolves around hearing aids, their services and expertise are expanding to meet the changing needs of patients. Custom Hearing Aid Fitting and Programming A key responsibility of the […]
Your hearing is one of the most important senses you have, and this makes it worth taking the time to keep it healthy. Many people experience hearing loss during their lives, but not everyone will see a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) when they are going through this. To help you out with this, this article […]
When you are having a hearing test, there are many ways in which this can help your hearing now and in the future. And one of the main things that a hearing test can help with is your hearing aid fitting, should that prove to be something that you need. Hearing aids are the most […]
You might be surprised to learn that an audiologist isn’t just someone who gives hearing tests. Though testing is a big part of what they do, audiologists also help people with hearing loss by selecting, fitting and counseling on the use of hearing aids. In this blog post, we will look at what they do […]
Hearing loss isn’t always permanent, sometimes hearing loss may only last for a few weeks or a few days. This temporary hearing loss can have a number of causes. But if you notice you’re your hearing has not come back within a few days or weeks then you should visit your audiologist. Below are just […]
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause tinnitus, a short-term or long-term hearing condition. There are microscopic cells on the cochlea in the inner ear that move as sound enters the ear and sends signals the brain perceives as sound. Tinnitus is caused by damaged hair cells that transmit erroneous signals to the brain as […]
The cold, wintry conditions can damage your hearing aids if you fail to take proper precautionary measures. Hearing aids are usually repairable. However, prevention can save you a ton of trouble. Below is some valuable insight into preventing cold weather and moisture from harming your hearing aids. It also offers some information on how to […]
Tinnitus occurs when a patient experiences noises in their ears that have no external source. Most describe it as a ringing sound, but it can also present as buzzing, whirring or rasping. Tinnitus tends to be most common among people who work in noisy environments, such as rock stars, DJs, airport workers and firefighters. However, […]
In the U.S., hearing loss is really very common and affects people of all ages. When hearing loss happens slowly, it can be hard for many people to notice the signs. If you don’t know how good your hearing is, you could very well want to get it tested. Since loss of hearing can happen […]
When you think of a hobby it is typically something you enjoy, something that gives you great pleasure. But have you ever stopped to think that the hobby you love so much could be causing you harm? Unfortunately, such hobbies do exist. Hobbies that involve loud noises can result in an unwanted and unexpected hearing […]
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