The New River Valley’s Comprehensive Audiology Service Provider
We usually associate hearing changes with aging or noise exposure, but the time of year can also affect how well we hear. If it seems that your ears often feel more blocked in the winter or more irritated during the summer, you’re probably right. Seasonal hearing loss symptoms are common and often linked to environmental factors that change throughout
Most people know loud noise can damage your hearing, but medications are a lesser-known culprit. Medications that can impact hearing are known as ototoxic medications, meaning they have the potential to harm the inner ear. While many ototoxic drugs are necessary (and highly effective) for treating serious medical conditions, knowing the risks can help you recognize symptoms
It’s easy to brush off temporary hearing loss. Maybe your ears feel clogged after a flight. Maybe sounds seem muffled after a loud concert. Or perhaps you wake up one morning and everything feels slightly distant and unclear. These symptoms often improve on their own, so many people assume temporary hearing changes are harmless. Usually, they are. However, understanding
If you’ve recently had a hearing test, you may have been handed a chart full of lines, numbers, and symbols and wondered what it all means. Audiograms can look intimidating at first glance, but once you understand the basics, they’re actually a helpful and straightforward tool. This guide breaks down how to read an audiogram in plain language, so you can better understand your hearing results
Hearing loss doesn’t stop at the office door. For many people, it affects meetings, phone calls, teamwork, and confidence long before anyone else notices. If you or someone you manage is experiencing hearing challenges, understanding how hearing loss affects job performance (and knowing what accommodations are available) can make a meaningful difference for both productivity and well-being.
Waking up one morning and realizing you can’t clearly hear is a frightening experience for anyone. Sudden hearing loss feels abrupt and disorienting, especially when it happens without prior pain or warning. While some causes are temporary and easily treated, others require immediate medical attention. Understanding the most common causes of sudden hearing loss and knowing when
The world runs on connection to people, to information, and to sound. For those with hearing loss, keeping pace with that connected life can be challenging, especially with older hearing aids that simply make things louder rather than clearer. Bluetooth hearing aids are changing that. By combining advanced wireless technology with everyday convenience, they make hearing feel more
Muffled hearing can impact every facet of your life, leaving you feeling confused and isolated from the world around you. While the fear of permanent hearing damage is a common first response, the true culprit is frequently a simple collection of canal debris. Understanding the difference between cerumen blockage vs. auditory loss can help you
Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in the ears is a common concern as people get older. This condition, referred to as tinnitus, often results in significant confusion and emotional distress for older adults. While tinnitus is more prevalent with advancing age, not all cases in seniors are simply an inevitable part of aging, and recognizing
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! It’s an exciting step toward enhancing your hearing experience and rejoining the vibrancy of your social life. Yet, as with any new technology, there’s a transition period. You might find that everything sounds a bit different at first, which can be disconcerting. But fear not, there are strategies to ease this adjustment phase and make
