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Hearing aid technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, and today the millions of people who suffer from some form of hearing loss are able to listen to their favorite sounds, music, etc. When it comes to streaming music, it is important to mention...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is the agency responsible for providing health care benefits for veterans. This agency oversees the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) which has approximately 167 VA Medical Centers and more than 1,400 community-based outpatient clinics. The VHA Medical Centers (aka VA)...
Custom hearing aids are made specifically for your ear anatomy, offering improved comfort, retention, and a more discreet appearance compared to standard devices. They provide unmatched personalization, including size, color, battery type, and connectivity options, depending on the style and your hearing needs. Working with...
The purpose of earwax Ear wax is a completely natural substance that actually works to lubricate the skin in your ear canal and to kill germs. Ear wax is a mixture of the dead skin cells from your eardrum and ear canal mixing with an...
Our world is filled with different phobias that seem almost impossible to believe, a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth, a fear of numbers, or a fear of the color yellow, but These fears all share one characteristic: they are...
What is a hearing aid? Hearing aids are small medical grade instruments that are worn in or on the user’s ear every day, often for 12+ hours a day! In general, they all work the same way. An external microphone or microphones pick up the...
Recognizing the signs of hearing loss is crucial for early detection and intervention. Here are some common signs that may indicate you have a hearing loss: Trouble Hearing on the Phone If you have untreated hearing loss, it can make it challenging to hear and...
Before talking about exercises for tinnitus, let’s have a brief overview of the condition first. Subjective tinnitus is the most common form of tinnitus. It is when you perceive a sound or noise, but there is no related sound stimulus present for others to experience....
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...
Signia, the creator of the Insio Charge&Go AX, is owned and operated by WS Audiology, the largest hearing aid conglomerate in the world. WS Audiology also owns other hearing aid companies such as Widex and TruHearing. Signia is known for quality, pioneering technology, and feature-rich...
Conductive hearing loss is caused when there is an obstruction or disruption to the flow of sound through the outer and or middle ear. I have commonly described this to students or patients as a “roadblock” in the ear that makes it difficult for sound...
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...