Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. What…
Read MoreHearing Tests
What Does Audiology Testing Entail? A comprehensive audiology evaluation consists of a series of individual diagnostic tests that measure different aspects of your hearing. Following a physical examination and a review of your medical history, you will be given any or all of the following tests: Pure Tone Testing Pure tone testing uses beeps of…
Read MoreHow the Ear Works
The ear is a surprisingly complex organ responsible for collecting and processing sounds and transmitting them to the brain for interpretation. Many take hearing for granted, but understanding the process is the key to treating hearing loss. How Is the Ear Structured? The ear consists of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner…
Read MoreProtecting Your Hearing
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) – the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…
Read MoreTinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of noise in your ears. It can be described as ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or whooshing. It is real, not imagined, or “just in your head”. It is very common, and almost everyone experiences it at some point in their life. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom…
Read MoreNoise Induced Hearing Loss
Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that won’t impact our hearing, but repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dL) can cause hearing loss. Noise induced hearing loss, as a matter of fact, is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis,…
Read MoreImplantable Hearing Devices
Bone Anchored Hearing Aids Hearing aids are helpful to millions of Americans with hearing loss. But as well as they perform, they do have their limitations. They won’t work for all types of hearing loss. Implantable hearing devices are surgically implanted instruments designed to improve the transmission of sound vibrations by directly stimulating the bones…
Read MoreCustom Earplugs
Earplugs offer excellent protection from potential hearing loss. Because ears vary in size and shape, the most effective earplugs will be custom made from molds of your ears. We offer a variety of custom earplugs designed specifically for different activities. Swimmer’s Plugs Swimmers and those who participate in frequent water activities are at risk for…
Read MoreMiddle Ear Surgery
In addition to pain and discomfort, a middle ear infection can cause tiny air cells in the mastoid bone to fill up with pus. As the infection spreads, potentially reaching the brain, the bone is destroyed, resulting in hearing loss. If antibiotics are unsuccessful in clearing up the infection, then mastoid surgery may be needed. …
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