There are three main types of hearing loss. The most common and most treatable is called sensorineural hearing loss. It occurs when the auditory nerve or tiny hair-like cells in the inner ear have been damaged. The damage weakens or stops the transfer of signals to...
Each year allergy season causes 40 million Americans to brace for itchy, water eyes and runny noses. We hear newscasters talk about the allergy and pollen forecasts and try to predict just how bad allergy season will be this year. What is less often discussed is how...
Shopping for a hearing aid can be a confusing process when there are so many places you can turn to research your options, including reviews and recommendations from friends. However, an important thing to keep in mind is that hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all,...
What is the best hearing aid? That’s a question professionals in the hearing industry hear fairly often. The best answer is that it depends on you! Your hearing is as unique as you are. There are thousands of combinations of hearing aid manufacturers, styles, sizes,...
An annual hearing test should be part of your healthcare routine. You visit your primary care physician, your dentist and your eye doctor for regular check ups, why are your ears any different? Hearing loss is gradual. Hearing loss usually happens slowly over the...
