Wireless Hearing Aid Technology
Lately, there has been an increasing amount of buzz around wireless hearing aid technology, yet not everyone truly understands how this technology works and what benefits it can provide. Also, we are often asked how wireless compares to WiFi and if those two features...
Hearing Aid Battery Technology
In this blog you will learn The important role battery innovation plays in hearing aid development The advantages and patient benefits of Zinc-air batteries The battery characteristics required for a high-performance hearing aid Modern hearing aids pose a unique...
Hunting and Hearing Loss
Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times for men in America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper hearing protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. A study by the University of Wisconsin...
Spring Allergies Are Upon Us!
One of our favorite “Rites of Spring” in the mid-south is surely the budding and blooming of a myriad of flowers, bushes, and trees. Along with all of this pollen comes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sneezing for many patients who suffer from...
Sounds of Summer May Threaten Your Hearing!
Summer is here!!! And while most of us know to protect our skin from over exposure to the sun, we rarely think of protecting our hearing to many of the sounds unique to the season. Some of the most common sounds of summer -- such as outdoor concerts, fireworks and...
All About Allergy Testing
Why should I be tested for allergies? Allergies are best known for causing nasal symptoms such as sneezing, itching, stuffiness and drainage. They can affect more than just your nose. They can affect your ears, eyes, throat and sinuses as well. They can make you feel...
May is Better Hearing Month!
Hearing loss happens. If you have hearing loss, it doesn’t need to hold you back. Call us today to take your first step towards better hearing! IMPROVED Earning Power IMPROVED Interpersonal Relationships IMPROVED Emotional Stability IMPROVED Sense of Control Over Life...
Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss
Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. In most cases, hearing loss occurs because the medicine damages the...
Hearing Loss and Aging
Aging adults with hearing loss often feel a sense of shame related directly to difficulties in understanding what is being said. Feelings of isolation occur when elders are left out of group conversations. Elders with hearing loss may choose isolation over...
Are Your Ears Burning? Well now you know!
In his famous Much ado About Nothing, the world renowned playwright, William Shakespeare, asks "What fire is in mine ears?" Today this old English phrase is translated to the modern idiom" My ears are burning!" The saying was originated from the ancient Romans who...