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4 Reasons You’ll Get a Better Night’s Sleep Without Hearing Aids
When living with moderate to severe hearing loss, hearing aids make a difference in a person’s ability to interact with peers and the surrounding world. Though sometimes it’s hard to predict when we’ll doze off, remembering to remove your hearing aids before bed can have a significant impact on your quality of sleep. You’ll Preserve […]
Read more →4 Common Causes of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus During Pregnancy
From the first “congratulations!” to the baby’s first cries, pregnancy is a time for hearing so many wonderful things. Hearing loss and tinnitus are probably the last things many women expect during pregnancy, yet both are relatively common. Here, we’ll examine typical causes of hearing loss and tinnitus during pregnancy and when expectant mothers should […]
Read more →How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for People Who Are Hearing Impaired
Over 48 million Americans have some form of hearing impairment. There are several adjustments you can make at your office to create a more accommodating environment. Doing so will help you expand the pool of candidates you can hire while ensuring that you meet ADA guidelines. Create a More Inclusive Recruitment Process During the hiring […]
Read more →Medications With Potential Links to Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Unfortunately, many medications meant to help treat and relieve pain and other health issues can have damaging side effects. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reports that over 200 medications actually damage the inner ear, causing cause tinnitus, hearing loss, or balance issues. These medications are referred to as “ototoxic” and can cause temporary or permanent […]
Read more →Differentiating Speech From Noise While Wearing Hearing Aids
For people treating their hearing loss symptoms with assistive technology like hearing aids, certain challenges like navigating daily activities in noisy environments can pose difficulties that limit their ability to engage in conversation. Review the following to help with noise management and overcome distorted communication that can make it difficult for hearing aid wearers to […]
Read more →Tips for Traveling With Hearing Loss
If you wear hearing aids and aren’t used to traveling, you may feel nervous about navigating a new city and having a safe trip. Fortunately, you can take a few steps ahead of time to make this process easier. Ask for Special Accommodations Whether you’re traveling alone or in a group, call a few hotels […]
Read more →Three Signs That Your Hearing Aids Need an Adjustment
Most individuals with hearing loss quickly discover the benefits of hearing aids when they start wearing them more consistently. However, it’s normal for your hearing aids to experience some wear and tear over time. Perhaps your hearing aids need to be cleaned or reprogrammed. The process of reprogramming hearing aids can easily be accomplished in […]
Read more →Common Causes of Clogged Ears
Although it’s often harmless, a clogged feeling in one or both ears can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to hear properly. Clogged sensations that are persistent or severe may require a trip to an audiologist for relief. Here are three of the most common causes of clogged ears. Excess Earwax In healthy amounts, earwax […]
Read more →Supporting Your Hearing Health With Food
You may be surprised to learn that wearing earplugs in noisy environments and visiting your audiologist aren’t the only ways to protect your hearing health. Certain foods can also promote healthy hearing by providing your body with several essential vitamins and minerals. Here’s a look at how you can support your hearing health with food. […]
Read more →Meniere’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Primarily affecting one ear, Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear that can cause pain, pressure, dizziness or vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ear. Symptoms may fluctuate over time. While there is no cure, audiologists provide several treatment options that can relieve symptoms and improve patients’ […]
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