Do you have a family member or friend that needs a hearing aid, or at a minimum a hearing test, but won’t go along with your suggestions? It is very common for people to avoid seeking assistance for hearing loss,… Read More
Archive for October, 2013
Summary of the 5 Major Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing problems are classified in a variety of ways. The specific section of the auditory pathway affected is what determines the classification. In this article we supply an introduction to 5 categories – sensorineural, conductive, mixed, central and functional. The… Read More
Excessive Ear Wax Can Actually Affect Your Ability to Hear
The canals in our ears are lined with hair follicles as well as glands that create an oily wax called cerumen, or ear wax. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by… Read More
Reducing the Chances of Noise Induced Hearing Loss at Loud Concerts
If you’ve ever attended a modern rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is way too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. It could mean that your body is attempting to tell you something –… Read More