Over time, extremely loud noise will cause irreversible harm to the hair cells of the inner ear, which are the sensory receptors responsible for transmitting sound to the brain. They can be damaged from repeated overexposure to loud noise. Sadly,… Read More
Archive for February, 2015
Preventing work related hearing loss with high fidelity, custom-fit ear plugs
85 decibels: the sound measure at which repetitive exposure can result in significant hearing damage. 100 decibels: the sound degree reached by a rock concert, which is not-so-good news for performers or live concert goers. 4 reasons why custom-fit ear… Read More
A Brief History of Hearing Aids
It’s unbelievable how many millions of people wear hearing aids in this country, all thanks to 200 years of research and history. The growth of technology has manifested itself in a variety of shapes, sizes, capabilities and colors of devices… Read More
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hearing Aids
The last 200 years have seen many advancements in hearing aids, hinging on growing technology that seems to result from the hard work of committed scientists who have a hearing impaired loved one in their life. Take Alexander Graham Bell,… Read More