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Silent Epidemic: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children
A large-scale American national health survey indicated that 12 to 15 percent of school-aged children have hearing deficits attributable to noise exposure. Studies conducted throughout the world report similar results, indicating that our world is experiencing a...
How Much Are Hearing Aids? | Finally, a Transparent Answer
One of the most common questions that people ask Google on their hearing journey is: "How much do hearing aids cost?" As you have likely noticed, many clinics guard their pricing closely due to competitive reasons or fear of price-shopping. However, at Audiology and...
The Winner of Our 2022 Hear for the Holidays Giveaway!
In November 2022, we held our , in which we asked you to nominate a deserving person to receive a complimentary pair of premium prescription hearing aids as well as premium hearing care. The reasoning behind our giveaway is to give back to someone who has given so...
How Early Hearing Treatment Can Reverse Brain Decline
Dr. Schmidt and I (Dr. Shakespeare) recently attended an audiology conference hosted by Oticon, where we heard a talk by Dr. Anu Sharma and her colleague, Dr. Hannah Glick, about their research on how early and properly managed hearing treatment might reverse some of...
Hearing a Heartbeat in Your Ear? It Could Be Pulsatile Tinnitus
Some of us experience the strange sensation that we can hear a heartbeat in our ear. It's odd and can be pretty concerning if it occurs regularly. But don't worry; you're not alone. What you're experiencing could be pulsatile tinnitus, a condition that affects...
Changes to the Masking Policy in Oregon | Update for Patients
As of April 3, the state of Oregon has lifted the requirement for masks in healthcare settings, but continues to recommend them for vulnerable populations and when respiratory illnesses are prevalent. At Audiology and Hearing Aid Associates, your health and safety, as...
Five Common Methods To Unclog Your Ears
Most people will have experienced the unpleasantness of blocked ears. Whether from swimming or flying on an airplane, the discomfort is noticeable but often dissipates on its own. However, some people will experience clogged ears for other reasons that won’t go away...
Infant Ear Protection – How to Keep Your Child’s Hearing Safe
Approximately 1 to 3 in every 1,000 children are born with some degree of hearing loss. This number can vary depending on the population and specific factors such as maternal age and infection during pregnancy. Hearing loss in infants can occur for a variety of...
How to Reconnect Hearing Aids after the Android 12 Smartphone Update
A recent Android 12 update should have been a good thing for smartphone users, but instead it has made life difficult for people whose ReSound hearing aids were set up to stream from their smartphone. Users have reported their hearing devices disconnecting and not...
Can Hearing Loss Occur in Only One Ear?
Single-sided hearing loss (SSHL) is more common than most people think. This is because people who experience it do not seek help or tell anyone but instead suffer in silence and hope that it will correct itself. SSHL is much easier to live with than hearing loss in...
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