Ear cleaning helps keep your hearing healthy. If you genuinely want the best ear care, it is usually advisable to have your ears cleaned by a professional instead of doing it yourself. You may need professional ear cleaning if you have earwax blockage or other ear problems. If you live in the Houston area and… Continue reading How to Tell If You Need Professional Ear Cleaning
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Hearing Aids: Types & Technology
Hearing loss affects millions of people in the U.S., but it’s estimated that only one-third of adults experiencing hearing loss actually use a hearing aid. This can be attributed to many different factors, such as misconceptions about hearing aids, concern about their visibility, or lack of access to an audiologist. With the release of new… Continue reading Hearing Aids: Types & Technology
Insurance and Hearing Aids
It’s estimated that over 28 million people in the U.S. are in need of hearing aids. Of all these people, though, only a fraction have hearing aids. This disparity is largely due to insurance companies’ failure to adequately cover hearing aids and other hearing health resources. If you’re dealing with this problem or shopping for… Continue reading Insurance and Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss in Your 20s: Otosclerosis Treatments
It’s not unusual for people above age 60 to lose their hearing, but it’s not inevitable. Yet you may be surprised to learn that young adults can also be at risk for hearing loss. Losing your hearing in your 20s could happen for any number of reasons. But two common causes can lead to mild… Continue reading Hearing Loss in Your 20s: Otosclerosis Treatments
Hyperacusis and Misophonia Treatment & Information
Misophonia causes an emotional response to certain trigger noises. Hyperacusis causes physical discomfort as if the volume of everyday noise was much louder. Sound therapy and other options can treat or even cure hyperacusis and misophonia. Certain noises can be irritating for everyone. For example, screeches on a chalkboard can cause anyone to squirm, and… Continue reading Hyperacusis and Misophonia Treatment & Information
Misophonia vs. Hyperacusis: Understanding the Differences
In this blog you will learn: Misophonia and hyperacusis are two forms of sensitive hearing. Misophonia causes strong emotional responses to sounds, whereas hyperacusis causes physical discomfort. Both conditions can be treated effectively with hearing aids and therapeutic interventions. Have you ever experienced a sound that you couldn’t stand? Sensitive hearing is a common issue… Continue reading Misophonia vs. Hyperacusis: Understanding the Differences
Hearing Aids and Devices for Children with Hearing Loss
Having a child diagnosed with hearing loss can be a scary and sometimes overwhelming experience. Fortunately, modern hearing aid technology can often provide substantial relief from the effects of hearing loss. However, wearing hearing aids can present challenges of its own, especially for young users. The following information on kids and hearing aids will help… Continue reading Hearing Aids and Devices for Children with Hearing Loss
Can you Swim with Hearing Aids?
If you use hearing aids, they play a central role in your ability to interact freely with others. Having some hearing loss should not prevent you from being able to have fun and enjoy all the same activities as others. With modern hearing aids, full participation is often possible. However, there is one area that… Continue reading Can you Swim with Hearing Aids?
The Best Phones For Hearing Aids Compatibility
In this guide, we will cover: Your options for landline phones and mobile phones that are compatible with hearing aids How to understand the different features and ratings of each type of phone Whether you or your loved one is new to hearing aids or has been wearing them for quite some time, their compatibility… Continue reading The Best Phones For Hearing Aids Compatibility
Cognivue Cognitive Screening
Annual hearing evaluations are an important part of your overall health. You regularly see a physician for your yearly physical, you visit the dentist twice each year, and you should see your audiologist once per year as well. At your exam, there are a few tests the audiologist might conduct. One of those tests may… Continue reading Cognivue Cognitive Screening