Hearing and Balance Disorders
Discussion of dizziness Dizziness is a symptom not a disease. It may be defined as a sensation of unsteadiness, imbalance or disorientation in relation to an individual’s surroundings. The symptom of dizziness may vary widely from person to person and be caused by many difference diseases or conditions. It varies from a mild unsteadiness to…
How the Ear Works
The ear is a surprisingly complex organ responsible for collecting and processing sounds and transmitting them to the brain for interpretation. Many take hearing for granted, but understanding the process is the key to treating hearing loss. How Is the Ear Structured? The ear consists of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Our Safety Precautions against COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Effective immediately, Sound Advice has implemented the Center of Disease Control (CDC) recommendations as Health Care Providers to ensure the health and safety of both our patients and staff. If new developments should arise with Covid-19, we will respond and keep you informed. Business Hours: Tues 9am-5pm, Weds 11am-7pm, Thurs, Fri and Sat 9am-4pm. Please call…
How to Test, Buy and Change Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids are powered by batteries and, in most cases, they last between three to 10 days. How long they last can depend on a range of factors, such as the type and size of hearing aid, the size of the battery, how you maintain the hearing aid, and more. If you ever need more specific advice…
Prevent Hearing Loss and Tinnitus with Hearing Protection
Your hearing is one of your most important senses, helping you to perceive the world and even keep you safe. Protecting it is essential if you want to avoid hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus. Your hearing can be damaged more easily than you might think, and spending time around loud noises at work or…
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Technology
Bluetooth technology has grown in recent years and can now be used in many different ways. It’s a wireless technology platform that allows data to be transferred between two different devices, which often means playing sound wirelessly through one device from another. It is used in many different devices, from computers and smartphones to speakers, headphones…
What to expect when getting fitted for hearing aids
If you have hearing loss and you have been advised that hearing aids will benefit you, choosing your hearing aids and having them fitted is the next step. When you get your hearing aids fitted for the first time, you might be uncertain about what’s going to happen. Having your hearing aids fitted is necessary to ensure…