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Imagine if you woke up one morning and noticed that you suddenly could not hear as well. It may be one ear or both, but suddenly things that you normally hear with ease are inaudible. You may feel like your ear is plugged or muffled,...
Tinnitus is often a symptom of an underlying health condition that involves perception of a sound that often can’t be attributed to a source in the environment. While there is a list of underlying causes associated with tinnitus, it is important to see a physician...
Tinnitus is the perception of hearing a sound when no actual outside sound or noise is present. Often, it is described as “ringing in the ears,” but tinnitus can have many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare...
Lyric Hearing Lyric is the only hearing device option that is an invisible extended wear hearing aid worn 24 hours a day. The Lyric hearing device is placed deep into the patient’s ear by a certified Lyric provider after measuring the length and diameter of...
Hearing aids come in several shapes and sizes. There are two types of hearing aids that sit on top of, or slightly behind, the ear. These are behind the ear (BTE) and receiver in the canal (RIC) hearing aids. There are five basic styles of...
Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in one or both ears, ranging in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. Hearing loss is very common, as it’s the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, comes...
Walmart Hearing Aids Walmart offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing almost everything you could ever need under one roof and often at a great price. You can even purchase a hearing aid from the same store where you may purchase your weekly groceries. While this...
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect the ear by trapping dust and other small particles and to prevent the skin of the ear canal from becoming dry and itchy....
Sontro Hearing Aids have been designed to be sold over-the-counter, once the FDA’s regulations are finalized. The cost is $999.00. They connect via Bluetooth to the otoTune app, which administers a “clinically-validated” hearing test to identify the user’s hearing thresholds. The Sontro hearing aids are...
When it comes to hearing healthcare, many people aren’t sure whether they should see an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist. While both professionals play an important role in helping people hear better, they do so in different ways. Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers (also...
Hearing loss can be incredibly frustrating and isolating. If you’ve tried hearing aids but they don’t seem to work, a cochlear implant may be the best solution for you. Cochlear implants are advanced medical devices that can help provide sound to those with severe-to-profound hearing...
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
Phonak Infinio Ultra and Ultra Sphere hearing aids represent the newest generation of Phonak’s advanced...
ReSound ENZO IA hearing aids are specifically designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing...
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids represent the latest advancement in Starkey’s line of intelligent hearing...
