Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. Hearing loss, especially when it’s associated with aging, generally advances in degrees. Some indicators show up earlier, though, and you don’t detect there is an issue right away. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are discrete. Slowing down the progression of hearing […]
July 11, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Tinnitus Articles
You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion close by and their ears start ringing? Well, at least some degree of minor brain trauma has likely happened to them. Obviously, action movies don’t emphasize the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears represents a condition […]
July 5, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, at first, the baby is reluctant. When the doctor attempts to put the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with delight, they might cry a […]
Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is similar. Symptoms and manifestations are due to many different problems – loud noises, genetics, age, ear obstructions – but as long as you have trouble detecting sounds, it’s still […]
June 25, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? So happens, there’s a name for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to sing out their favorite melody. The songs of these birds, when they’re […]
June 14, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re really wealthy). Which means you will most likely do a lot of research ahead of time. You look at reviews, you compare prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This level of research makes sense! For most people who aren’t wealthy, it […]
Millions of years ago, the world was much different. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a hearing condition […]
June 2, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
It’s a normal first response – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season offers a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to protect your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. In the summer you’re much more likely to […]
May 17, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the supermarket? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more specific in your taste as you get older. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. […]
