What Are Some Great Times to Carry Earplugs
Hearing loss can be a gradual process resulting from long-term exposure to loud sounds, or it can occur abruptly due to a sudden burst of intense noise. The extent of the damage largely depends on the sound’s decibel level. Sounds that exceed 70 decibels (dB) can cause harm over time, while those surpassing 120 dB…
Start Off the New Year by Managing Your Tinnitus
As you enter a new year, it’s an opportune time to reflect on your well-being and set resolutions that prioritize your health. If you’ve experienced persistent ringing, buzzing, or phantom sounds of tinnitus, consider making the proactive decision to seek treatment as your personal resolution for the coming year. Tinnitus ringing, buzzing or other sounds…
What Effect Does Fibromyalgia Have On Hearing?
When the presence of one condition affects or causes another condition to arise, one condition is considered a risk factor or comorbidity for the other. For instance, a higher prevalence of hearing loss in fibromyalgia patients indicates a connection between the two conditions. While the cooccurrence of two conditions does not necessarily equal causation, the…
What To Know About Ear Hair
You may have noticed, especially in aging, an increase in ear hair. This is completely normal, mostly harmless and can be treated dermatologically. As you’ve seen this change in yourself at your last visit to Dylan Keith Salon, you may have wondered why it’s there, what purpose it serves and what you can do about…
Facing Your Fears of Hearing Loss
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss every day. Although it is widespread, a lot of people may choose to avoid confronting the reality of hearing loss rather than seeking treatment. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can help ease communication, improve awareness of your surroundings…
Tips for Building the Best Relationship With Your Audiologist
A study on trends in hearing aid ownership found that “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” If you’ve decided to start using hearing aids, it’s essential that you begin establishing a strong relationship…
New Year’s Resolutions to Make for Your Hearing Health
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” But despite this, only one in five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one, reports the Hearing Loss Association of America. It’s important to care for your hearing and…
Ways to Extend Your Hearing Aid’s Lifespan
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you’re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you may be wondering how you can extend their lifespan. We review tips for this below. Clean Them Daily The single most important…
How to Select the Best Hearing Instrument
Because today’s media is saturated with advertisements and gimmicks for hearing devices, Dr. Lew is frequently questioned, “How does a person choose the right hearing aid?” To that answer, she poses four top questions one should ask before purchasing hearing aids. 1) Are purchasing hearing aids from a big box store the same as being fit…
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…