The Side Effects of Hearing Aids

The Side Effects of Hearing Aids

Do you have hearing loss? Are you skeptical about getting hearing aids? Imagine being able to hear well enough so that you never feel left out again. You could hear all the music you wanted to, the sound of your dog barking, or even that buzzing noise your...
How Often Should I Have My Hearing Tested?

How Often Should I Have My Hearing Tested?

Many people have created a yearly routine of medical appointments to check up on their health.  You may be accustomed to annual vision tests, bi-annual dental hygiene exams, and yearly physicals. Many people forget, however, an important feature of their health —...

Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?

If you have ever experienced tinnitus — the perception of a sound when none is present —  you fully understand the frustration and debilitating distraction that this ailment can cause. Tinnitus is often thought of as loud ringing in the ear, though it may present...
Avoid Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Scams

Avoid Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Scams

Due to recent technological developments, the availability of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids has become pretty widespread across the country. This availability may cause you to consider purchasing your hearing aids online. After all, two-day shipping for all...
Protecting Your Remaining Hearing

Protecting Your Remaining Hearing

Residual hearing is the hearing ability that you have left once you experience natural hearing loss. The term residual hearing is also used to describe how well one can hear without the use of hearing aids. When you first begin to experience hearing loss, you might...
How Hearing Loss Strains Relationships

How Hearing Loss Strains Relationships

When people are told they are starting to lose their hearing (or if they notice it themselves), the first person they worry about is themselves, and understandably so. However, if you think hearing loss only affects the person who is losing their hearing, you would be...
How Often Should I Get My Hearing Checked?

How Often Should I Get My Hearing Checked?

There are many things to consider when deciding when and how much you need to get your hearing tested by an audiologist. First and foremost, one of the most important determining factors is whether or not you already have documented hearing loss. If you have no known...
Losing Hearing More in One Ear Than the Other

Losing Hearing More in One Ear Than the Other

If your hearing is declining more severely in one ear compared to the other, this can seem alarming at first. When losing hearing worse in one ear, this is referred to as “asymmetrical hearing loss” or “interaural asymmetry.” Typically, for someone who is struggling...