Hearing Tips
The Most Common Myths About Tinnitus
September 18, 2019 Ask the Audiologist, Audiology, Health and Hearing loss, Hearing Loss, Hearing Tips, Tinnitus
MYTH: There is nothing I can do about my tinnitus.
FACT: Many people complain to health care professionals about ringing or buzz-ing in their ears and are told that there is little they can do about it. “Tinnitus is just something you will have to deal with,” they say. “Try to ignore it.” But the fact is that there is a LOT you can do to lessen the effects of tinnitus.
Hearing Aids in a Private Clinic Versus Costco
September 11, 2019 Community, Hearing Aids, Hearing Tips
We are often asked if the hearing aids sold at Costco are the same as the products that are fit in the private clinic. The answer is similar to the famous Hertz commercial, “not exactly.”
8 Suggestions To Help You Hear Better Today
August 28, 2019 Audiology, Hearing Tips
No matter how mild or severe your hearing is, there is something that you can do about it today!
Why you should never use cotton swabs to clean your ears
August 21, 2019 Health and Hearing loss, Hearing Tips
Have you ever used cotton swabs to clean your ears? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Many people do this, which is unsurprising given that cotton swabs appear to be the perfect size and shape for the job. Despite this, most medical professional recommend against using cotton swabs (also known as Q-Tips) to clean earwax and other debris out of the ear. Read this week’s article for more information.
How can I tell if I am around noise that is “too loud”?
July 24, 2019 Health and Hearing loss, Hearing Loss, Hearing Tips
Which sounds are considered “loud but not harmful” and which are considered “harmful for your hearing”? How am I supposed to know?
Power tools, lawn mowers, carpentry tools, concerts, loud music, firearms, sporting events, noise from our jobs …there is potentially “harmful noise” all around us. But fear not! There are ways to measure how loud these sounds are, how long we can safely be around them, and when we need to put in hearing protection.