Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
EAR INFECTIONS AND HEARING LOSS
Have you had a child with ear infections? If so, you know they can be scary. For the sufferer, they are very painful, and there can be an accompanying concern of possible long-term hearing loss. Ear infections can rarely cause permanent hearing loss: any hearing loss...
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR HEARING LOSS?
As we age, it’s natural to wonder what the risk factors are for developing hearing loss. Since hearing damage is often cumulative, it only makes sense that hearing loss becomes more common in older populations. First, let’s discuss exactly what a risk factor is. The...
THE FACTS ABOUT TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS
Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears? It’s a condition called tinnitus and depending the severity it can be a transitory, minor irritation or it can become an overwhelming noise that follows you everywhere. Tinnitus is common and has several causes, so here...
HAVE YOU DELAYED GETTING A HEARING AID?
Hearing loss is a widespread problem today, affecting people of every age group, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic background. Hearing damage is also cumulative and irreversible, so early detection and treatment are key to preventing further loss. Do I have hearing...
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TRAIN YOUR HEARING?
Hearing loss is permanent, so if you know that you already have hearing loss, it’s a great idea to prevent further hearing damage. Did you know you can do “workouts” to strengthen your hearing skills and help prevent further loss? Here are five simple ways. Get...
HEARING LOSS MYTHS AND HEARING AIDS
Hearing loss is an invisible yet incredibly common issue, especially among older people. Since people with hearing loss don’t look any different, that makes it a challenge for others around them to know and understand what they are going through or know how to help...
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY HEARING?
Since permanent hearing loss is irreversible, it is very important to slow and prevent hearing damage any way we can. Here are a few tips to help you protect your hearing now and prevent hearing loss in the future. 1. Protection is Key Noise-induced hearing loss is...
WHY HEARING AIDS ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT
Many American adults experience hearing loss at some point, yet only about 20% of people who have hearing damage will address it. Hearing loss is irreversible, so it is important to stop the development of hearing damage by diagnosing and treating it as early as...
HEARING HEALTH AND YOUR BALANCE
You may or may not know, but hearing health is connected with balance. If you’ve ever experienced Vertigo, you probably learned that it is a balance disorder (usually temporary) that causes episodes of dizziness. You may also have heard that it is somehow related to...
LIFE WITH HEARING AIDS
If you suffer from hearing loss, the right hearing aid may seem to give you your life back. There are a few things to consider and a period of adjustment, however. Though it may take a short time to become accustomed to your hearing aids, don’t be discouraged Make...