The Danger of Noise Exposure

January 10, 2011
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Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) results from damage to the hair cells in the inner ear (cochlea). Once these cells are damaged they do not regenerate. The result of such damage includes

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Caring For Your Hearing Aids

December 10, 2010
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In order to keep your hearing aids in good working order they should be cleaned on a regular basis. Below you will find some simple preventative maintenance tips to help keep you in tune with…

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Types of Hearing Loss

September 10, 2010
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Many people do not realize that not all hearing loss is the same. There are basically three types of hearing loss:

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Degrees of Hearing Loss

September 3, 2010
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Hearing loss can range from mild to profound. 0-25 dB Normal range of hearing 26-40 dB Mild hearing loss, difficulty hearing soft speech and some speech in noise. More serious for infants and young children who…

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Signs of Hearing Loss

September 1, 2010
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Hearing loss is usually gradual and subtle. Following are some symptoms that people often notice:

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