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 […]
Do you find yourself worried about hearing impairments from excessive noise levels on the job? Noise-induced hearing loss is the single most frequent cause of hearing damage. Some professions are simply louder than others, and workers in those fields should be reasonably concerned about their hearing. The CDC reports that 30 million workers are subjected […]
August 16, 2013 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Researching hearing aids can be challenging if you are not familiar with the many abbreviations commonly used to describe basic types. The following list encompasses the vast majority of the abbreviations you are likely to come across when looking for hearing aids and provides a brief explanation of each one. The very best approach to […]
Patients with vertigo incorrectly experience motion (often a rotating motion) in their environment. The feelings of vertigo sometimes include dizziness, falling or spinning. Any time vertigo affects balance, it may lead to falls and personal injuries – chiefly among the elderly. More extreme cases can also trigger nausea, vomiting, migraines, visual irregularities called nystagmus and […]
July 31, 2013 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
What exactly is the difference between a personal sound amplifier (PSA) and a hearing aid? One distinction is that the PSA is being aggressively marketed in recent months giving rise to quite a great deal of confusion. You generally don’t see similar advertisements for hearing aids in part because they are medical devices according to […]
