What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear, sometimes referred to as otitis media with effusion (OME), occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. Because it can lead to complications like infection and even hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment if you or your child has symptoms. Common Symptoms Glue ear is much more common in…
Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
Hearing aid technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid rate as researchers work to make user listening experiences clearer and speech recognition easier. Recently, researchers in Germany created a human speech recognition model based on deep machine learning that produced some promising results. Hearing Problems Make Speech Recognition More Difficult Hearing loss can affect…
How Oticon’s Research Is Improving Hearing Aids
“Selective attention” refers to the brain’s natural ability to prioritize and organize sounds. This skill is essential for social interactions because it helps us focus on our conversation partner’s voice, scan our surroundings and switch our attention when necessary. The new Oticon Opn S hearing aid is the first that is proven to enhance selective…
A Visit to an Audiologist Can Encourage You to Wear Your Hearing Aids
If the hearing aids you invested time and money in are sitting in a drawer somewhere instead of being worn, you’re not alone. One study by researchers at the University of Manchester revealed that 20% of people with hearing aids don’t actually wear them, and 30% only wear them some of the time. Below we…
How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?
We are all exposed to different noise levels throughout the day. Some might enjoy a quiet morning coffee on the porch in the morning, while others have a loud breakfast in the kitchen as they get the kids ready for school. We have intimate dinners with a few close friends, followed by nights out at…
What You Need to Know About Ototoxic Medications
You know the most common causes of hearing loss: old age and exposure to loud noises. But did you know that the medications you take could contribute to hearing loss? When a medication causes hearing loss or other auditory dysfunction, it is said to be ototoxic. Below we review the symptoms of ototoxicity and what…
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…