Hearing loss is grouped in a variety of different ways. The specific section of the auditory system affected determines the categorization. In this brief article we supply an introduction to 5 types – conductive, sensorineural, functional, central and mixed. Certain types of hearing loss are more treatable than others, and we can guide you through […]
The canals in our ears are lined with hair follicles as well as glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen, or ear wax. This wax lines the interior surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms. A […]
If you have ever been at a concert and found yourself thinking “This music is simply too loud,” it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you’ve gotten too old for this sort of entertainment. It could mean that your body is attempting to tell you something – that you’re in a place that may damage your ability […]
Trying to find some facts and statistics to finally get a loved one to have a hearing test or be fitted for a hearing aid? Chatting about some of the data related to the prevalence, causes and effects of hearing problems may at long last get them to make that very first appointment. Below are […]
One of the most typical reasons for short-term hearing loss is an accumulation of ear wax, which clogs the ear canal and disturbs hearing. If you are reasonably confident that ear wax is the resource for your temporary hearing loss, you most likely want to clean your ears. Having said that, you need to clean […]
September 20, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Test Info
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, abbreviated CAPD, is a complex condition to diagnose correctly for many reasons. Traditional hearing tests do not always detect CAPD because the condition stems from the brain, not the ears. Kids with CAPD can hear spoken sounds, especially language, but their brains incorrectly process the information received from the ears. Second, […]
September 13, 2013 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
“What type of battery will my hearing aid require?” is a hard question to answer generally, because there are many different models of hearing aids, and each requires a battery that fits it and provides adequate energy to power it. The simplest scenario to deal with is if you already wear a hearing aid; in […]
Many of us have been advised to eat our carrots for good eye sight. But, did anyone ever recommend foods beneficial to your ears? Not likely. We can now tell our kids what to eat for good hearing; advice that’s undoubtedly wise for us to follow as well. Hearing loss can be the result of […]
The eardrum is required for hearing because it detects sound waves and transmits the vibrations to the brain, but in addition it works as a shield to isolate the inner ear and keep it free from infection. Your inner ear is essentially a sterile, safe environment when your eardrum is intact, but if it has […]
Do you find yourself concerned about hearing damage from noise levels on the job? Hearing loss has lots of root causes, but the most prevalent remains noise-induced hearing loss. If you work in one of the subsequent high-noise occupations, you have reason to be concerned about your hearing. The CDC reports that 30 million employees […]
