November 16, 2013 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
There are many types of hearing aids designed for people that have difficulty hearing. While every type of hearing aid has unique advantages and disadvantages, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are one of the more common options. Keep reading for help deciding whether or not a BTE hearing aid is likely to address your needs. Behind-the-ear […]
November 9, 2013 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
There is an excellent chance that your hearing aid is equipped with Bluetooth technology, especially if you purchased it recently. While Bluetooth might be most familiar to you as the technology which enables hands-free calling on your cell phone, it has become a capability on numerous consumer devices over the past few years, including home […]
Hearing problems are grouped in a number of different ways. The exact part of the auditory pathway affected is what determines the categorization. The hearing loss may be conductive, sensorineural, mixed, central or functional. The initial step in developing a therapy plan is to accurately identify the kind of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss – […]
What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are lined with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien debris such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms. […]
If you’ve previously attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it does not necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s way of informing you that you are in danger of hearing damage. If, after you have left the concert, and […]
Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid, or at a minimum a hearing test, but resists your advice? Discussing some of the data related to the prevalence, causes and effects of hearing loss may finally encourage them to make that initial appointment. Below are some facts and stats that may help […]
As children, most of us were most likely advised to eat our carrots for good eyesight. But, did anyone ever suggest foods beneficial to your hearing? Not likely. We can now teach our kids what to eat for healthy hearing; advice that’s probably wise for us to adhere to as well. Numerous factors can cause […]
Congestion of the outer ear canal as the result of a build up of ear wax is among the most prevalent reasons for temporary hearing loss. Those who have experienced this, and experienced a reduced ability to hear, clearly want to find out how to clean out their ears to avoid it. Even so, you […]
September 9, 2013 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
It is difficult to offer a definitive answer to the question “What size of hearing aid battery do I purchase?” because hearing aid models and designs are so different, and so are the batteries used to operate them. The simplest situation to deal with is if you already use a hearing aid; if that’s the […]
The eardrum is essential for hearing because it senses sound waves and conveys the vibrations to the brain, but it also works as a shield to seal the inner ear and keep it free from infection. Whenever your eardrum is intact, your inner ear is basically a sterile and safe place; but when it is […]
