If you think hearing loss only happens to the elderly, you may be surprised to discover that today 1 out of every 5 teenagers has some measure of hearing loss in the US. Moreover, the rate of hearing loss in teens is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. It should […]
September 29, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
As hearing care professionals, there’s one particular style of hearing aid that we all get worried about. It’s detrimental for the patient, and it can deter others from even making an attempt to give hearing aids a chance. They’re better-known as “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. Compared with behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, in-the-drawer hearing aids never […]
The thing about hearing loss is that it’s easy to just ignore. You can deny it for years, compensating for poor hearing by turning up the volume on your TV or phone and pressuring people to repeat themselves. But aside from the stress this places on relationships, there are additional, concealed consequences of untreated hearing […]
A balance disorder is a condition that causes you to feel dizzy or unsteady, inducing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although brief or minor episodes of dizziness are normal and no cause for concern, more severe sensations of spinning (vertigo) or protracted dizzy spells should be examined. Along with dizziness, you […]
September 8, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Have you ever had problems hearing in a crowded room or restaurant but can hear just fine at home? Do you have particular challenges hearing higher-pitched voices or TV dialogue? If yes, you may have hearing loss, and hearing aids might be able to help you. But how exactly do hearing aids work? Are they […]
August 25, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
The hearing exam truly is the easy part. The difficult part is acknowledging your hearing loss and actually setting up the hearing test in the first place. You have more than likely read the stats by now: 48 million people in the US suffer from hearing loss but only a minor fraction actually do anything […]
You may think that hearing loss would be obvious to identify, but it’s not as straightforward to notice as you may think. To begin with, many individuals with hearing loss have challenges only with specific sounds and in specified scenarios. So, if you can hear normally on some occasions, you’ll be inclined to pin the […]
While it’s true that there is at this time no scientifically-established way to cure tinnitus, researchers are hard at work to identify one. In the meantime, a range of tinnitus therapy options are available that can deliver considerable relief. Think about it this way. If you have a headache, you take Tylenol despite the fact […]
Did you know that you can benefit future patients and your health professional simultaneously just by writing a short, honest review online? Since an increasing number of people count on online reviews in selecting a healthcare practitioner, simply sharing your experiences can compel someone to finally attain the help they need. Additionally, you can help […]
To state that hearing loss is common is a bit of an understatement. In the United States, 48 million people report some amount of hearing loss. Meaning, on average, for every five people you encounter, one will have hearing loss. And at the age of 65, it’s one out of three. With odds like that, […]
