Did you know that majority of the hearing aids available in today’s market are moisture proof, but not waterproof? While walking in the rain and having a vigorous workout won’t damage your hearing aids, you still need to be conscious of your hearing aids in wet environments. While this may be easier to manage in the fall and winter,
With our children out from school and warmer days finally upon us, many of us utilize this period to spend time away with our families. Depending on how far we plan on traveling, we may fly on an airplane to get where we are going. Unfortunately, air travel can be a stressful endeavor in itself since there is so much to remember,
Do you find yourself saying “what” a lot? No matter the reason, there may be times when you may need a bit of a boost in regards to hearing. Whether that may be a way to improve your own listening skills or just a way to hear a little better, having a few hearing hacks up your sleeve doesn’t hurt.
If you have a hearing impairment and utilize hearing aids, you probably rely on them on a daily basis. Hearing aids can help with your quality of life, so it is important to keep them properly maintained. Just like most things in life, hearing aids require regular maintenance to keep them functioning properly. Otherwise, they run the risk of failing prematurely.
Summer is here, and that means time spent outdoors in the warmth and summer sun. Hot temperatures, time spent outdoors, and swimming – what’s not to love? However, despite the pros of summer, the sounds of summer can prove to be harmful to our ears. Many of the outdoor activities we partake in during the summer can be loud,
Having the ability to hear is a blessing that allows you to communicate and interact with the world around you. However, hearing impairment or loss is a common condition that can negatively affect your well-being and quality of life. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, an estimated 20% of Americans have reported some degree of hearing loss,
Hearing loss can be a very frustrating condition, for all parties involved. As humans we thrive on communication, so hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has a hearing impairment. Hearing loss also affects everyone else around them. Communication can become difficult as well as frustrating, but there are communication techniques that can be implemented that can help re-establish your connections with others.
An inner ear condition that affects both men and women, Meniere’s disease affects hearing and causes balance problems. Also known as an unstable inner ear, Meniere’s disease typically only affects one ear, and this condition occurs gradually. While the exact cause of this condition is not known, research suggests that this condition may be a result of a fluid imbalance in the inner ear.
Have you been hearing a buzzing, ringing, clicking, whistling, whooshing, hissing, or humming sound in one or both of your ears that no one else can hear? If so, you are not crazy you are just experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is a common symptom of roughly 200 potential causes that affects nearly 50 million Americans according to the American Tinnitus Association.
It’s allergy season, so get out your tissues! A runny nose and itchy, watery eyes are the trademark signs of an allergic reaction, but did you know that there is a connection between allergies and hearing loss? In fact, your allergies can cause you to have a diminished sense of hearing. When your body responds to allergens,