Some people may not realize that there is an adjustment period when you purchase a new pair of hearing aids. Knowing this ahead of time can increase your chances of being satisfied with your new device. However, one needs to know that getting used to hearing aids is a process and doesn’t happen overnight. If […]
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Tips for Ear Pain: How to Lessen Your Discomfort
Experiencing ear pain can be agonizing and disheartening, considering we use our ears for so much every day. In many cases, ear pain can be accompanied by hearing loss, which can add to the pain, suffering, and inconvenience. However, ear pain is a common condition that will strike us all at one point in our […]
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Hearing Health & Cold Weather
During the cold winter season, you must take extra care of your ears. While most people think about keeping up on their vitamins and nutrients to help fend off the cold and flu, most neglect their ears’ care. If you are guilty of ignoring your ears during the winter, you are doing yourself a disservice. […]
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What to Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting
So you’ve come to terms with the idea of your hearing loss, and you are in the process of purchasing your first pair-congratulations! When a person has a hearing test and an examination that determines the need for hearing aids, that first appointment back is generally the time to try on your hearing aids. Typically […]
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Simple Ways to Improve Your Hearing
Having the ability to hear is quite a blessing. For those who are born with the ability to hear, it’s not unlikely to not fully appreciate this vital sense. Unfortunately, many don’t realize what they have until it’s gone, or until they start having issues with their hearing. The ability to hear is one of […]
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Should I Have My Ears Professionally Cleaned?
Your ears are an amazing organ. They help you hear the world around you, and the best part is they clean up after themselves. Earwax and other debris will move and fall out of your ear on their own, without any outside intervention. However, while your ears are naturally self-cleaning, sometimes earwax buildup can occur. […]
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MP3 Players and Hearing Loss
Nowadays, it seems like almost everyone has an electronic device on them at all times. While the standard MP3 player seems to have fallen off, handheld technology is still thriving with the use of smartphones and tablets. Nowadays, anyone can listen to music on their phone or iPad or watch a movie or television show. […]
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How to Survive the Holidays with Hearing Loss
The holiday season is an excellent time to reconnect with both friends and family. However, for those with impaired hearing or hearing loss, the holidays can bring about a sense of fear and anxiety. A person with impaired hearing, no matter how severe, can often feel alienated and disconnected during these times of togetherness. The […]
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How to Safely Travel with Hearing Aids
When you wear hearing aids and rely on them daily, they quickly become an extension of you. Hearing aids can deeply impact a person by improving their quality of life, so it makes sense to take the precautions needed when traveling. When you are traveling with hearing aids, extra planning is necessary to keep your […]
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Fall Hearing Tips: How to Safely Handle Fall Weather and Your Ears
Now that it’s fall, the leaves are changing colors, and there’s a chill in the air. During autumn, temperatures can drop, and for those with hay fever, the fall season can cause many to experience allergy symptoms. Both of which can affect your ears. Allergies can cause fullness in the ear, itchy ears, and make […]