January 17, 2014 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid options and different than other options because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal to amplify sounds in individuals with mild to moderately-severe hearing losses. CIC hearing aids offer several pros for the wearer, as well as a couple […]
Feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance are more common than most people realize; fourty two percent of the American population (90 million people) experience this at least once during their lifetime, and for many the condition becomes chronic. In the elderly, dizziness is the most common reason that people over seventy five visit […]
Just about every drug – doctor prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) – has a related list of possible side effects. But did you know that there are specific medications that can be unhealthy for your ears? These sorts of drugs are out there and they’re referred to as ototoxic medications. Both over-the-counter and prescription may be […]
December 23, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Buying the right hearing aid can be difficult, particularly if you are unfamiliar with what makes one model different from the next. Read on to learn more about open fit hearing aids, a design that is rapidly growing in popularity among those with hearing loss. If you are familiar with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, you […]
December 16, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Hearing loss is unfortunately not uncommon amongst young children, but with the proper type of hearing aid many children can significantly increase their hearing and speaking ability. The amount of types, options, and different sizes can be confusing to the parent deciding on a hearing aid for their youngster. Read on for more information on […]
An individual who suffers from conductive hearing loss has trouble hearing due to a problem in their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. This can happen because of a congenital absence or malformation of the ear or as a result of a blockage in the ear canal. Quite a few varieties of conductive hearing loss […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 26 million people of all ages in the United States. Noise-induced hearing loss is a temporary or permanent decrease in hearing ability brought on by exposure to a dangerous sound level (anything more than 85 decibels (dB)). For reference, regular exposure to heavy […]
November 22, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Nowadays, people with hearing difficulties have more hearing aid choices available to them than at any other time.One of the most popular types is the behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, which like any other device has specific strengths and weaknesses. If you are serious about investing in hearing aids for yourself or for someone close to […]
November 15, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
If you’ve purchased a new hearing aid in the past few years, there’s a possibility that it offers Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth is most commonly associated with hands-free cellular phone applications, however it is also commonly seen in mp3 players, home phones, TVs and computers. The Bluetooth technology in your hearing aid lets you communicate with […]
November 8, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Congratulations are in order on your recent hearing loop purchase and taking the first step toward a more enjoyable hearing experience for you and your family. Although it may have seemed like a challenge to decide on the right system from all the fantastic options available, it should be much easier for you to install […]
