Is it possible that you’ve had a hearing check that showed normal hearing, yet you still encounter trouble keeping up with dialogue, especially in settings with a lot of ambient noise, such as public venues, eateries, or workspaces? If your experience matches this, know that you’re not mistaken. You may be dealing with a condition […]
Noise is a ubiquitous part in our daily lives. Whether it’s lawnmowers, vehicles, or our own headphones, the aural world has intensified. Without proper care, this higher level of noise can result in damage to your ears. As October marks National Protect Your Hearing Month, it serves as an ideal period to review how to […]
Why is it harder to hear women’s and children’s voices? As proof, maybe you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. Obviously, we are kidding; however, there are lots of reasons why it becomes hard to hear women’s and children’s voices. Let’s explore […]
The fall season is a standout time in the yearly calendar. Imagine yourself sitting back and enjoying the sounds– children laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now imagine that you can’t hear those things or that they are muffled. Failing […]
Are you finding that you’re regularly having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you usually would? Or perhaps you’re frequently asking people to repeat themselves. Even though these signals may appear to be small inconveniences, they could be early signs of hearing impairment. But here’s something you might not […]
Hearing loss often starts out with mild, almost imperceptible changes that can be easy to overlook. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. While children are regularly tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their […]
For parents of infants, finding out that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and discouraging. Babies who have hearing loss can do well with early detection and intervention, which is positive news. Indeed, they are able to acquiring linguistic abilities, improving their communication techniques, and forming profound bonds with their surroundings, inevitably bring […]
While earwax might not be a thrilling subject, it has a crucial purpose in preserving the health of your ears. Unlike your teeth, feet, or other body parts that necessitate routine cleaning efforts, earwax normally manages itself. In fact, trying to remove it too often can do more harm than good. These are the fundamental […]
When a child struggles to follow instructions, mixes up words that have similar sounds, or seems distracted in loud setting, parents may question if hearing loss is the issue. However, in some instances, the problem might not be with the ears themselves, but instead with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which impacts the […]
Cochlear implants can provide a whole new level of sound and communication when hearing aids are not enough. These tiny devices are implanted through surgery and are meant for people who have moderate to severe hearing impairment and continue to have trouble comprehending speech in spite of using hearing aids. So, who can benefit from […]