What Does an Audiologist Do?
If you’ve decided to schedule an appointment with an audiologist during Audiology Awareness Month, you may be wondering what all they can do for you. Below we review what an audiologist does, what kind of training they have and the difference between other hearing care professionals. What an Audiologist Does Audiologists are experts in the…
5 Different Kinds of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are medical devices that connect you to the world around you. If your audiologist has recommended hearing aids, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. This guide to the most popular styles of hearing aids can help you get started. Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids BTE hearing aids work well for…
Hidden Hearing Loss: What It Is & What You Can Do About It
Do you have trouble placing your coffee order with the barista at Skill of Strength during the morning rush? Do you have difficulty communicating in other settings with a lot of background noise? If so, you may have gone in for a hearing test and been surprised when the results indicated your hearing is normal….
Protect Your Ears This Summer
The end of summer is rapidly approaching, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of the warm days we have left. But while you’re enjoying summer fun activities, don’t forget to take measures to keep your ears protected. We review how to do this below. Protect Your Ears Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Noise-induced…
Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?
If you experience a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external source, you probably have tinnitus. Tinnitus affects everyone differently. For some it is in one ear, while for others it is in both. For some it is quiet and a nuisance, while for others it is loud and debilitating, like…
Signs It’s Time to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss doesn’t just impact your ability to communicate. Studies show that hearing loss is associated with social isolation, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. For these reasons, it’s important to not put off treatment. Below are the signs that it’s time to treat your hearing loss. You Feel that Others Are…
How to Pick a Hearing Aid
Once you receive a hearing loss diagnosis, the hearing aid selection process can begin. In order to recommend the best hearing aid for you, your audiologist must take the following factors into consideration. Your Type and Degree of Hearing loss Hearing can be broken down into seven different degrees: normal, slight, mild, moderate, moderately severe,…
New Drug Makes Potential Hearing Aid Breakthrough
The scientific community is constantly working on new ways to treat hearing loss. Researchers out of the Creighton University School of Medicine have identified a drug that may be able to help protect against hearing loss. While so far, the results have only been seen in mice, the researchers are hopeful these results can extend…
Smokers Are at Greater Risk for Developing Hearing Loss
At this point, most of us have heard that smoking cigarettes is linked to a long list of health problems including cancer, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, stroke and COPD. Recent research has shown that hearing loss should also be added to this list. While smoking cigarettes has been shown to increase your risk of…
Biomarkers and Hidden Hearing Loss
It’s not uncommon for people to experience trouble hearing, yet still pass a hearing test when they go in to be tested by an audiologist. This phenomenon is known as hidden hearing loss, and unfortunately it’s not well-understood by medical experts. However, a recent study has identified two biomarkers that could aid in the diagnosis…