How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss Navigate Social Situations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 15% of school-age children have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. If your child is among this population, you may be concerned about their social development. This post reviews tips on how to help your child…
Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Tinnitus
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing or buzzing in your ears while at work or out for coffee at Café Maggie, you have likely experienced tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of health conditions. For some, it’s an acute symptom lasting just a few days. However, others can experience…
A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screening Might Also Detect Autism
Research has indicated that a common test used to screen newborns for hearing loss might also be able to predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well. How Might a Hearing Test Predict Autism? The particular test is called the auditory brainstem response (ABR). The ABR measures how well a baby’s inner ear and brain respond…
How is Machine Learning Helping with Speech and Background Noise Differentiation?
Though modern hearing aids are making it easier to hear in all environments, there are still areas where they can improve. A new study of Germany uses machine learning to improve speech recognition and background noise differentiation in hearing aids. What is Machine Learning? Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence and computer science…
Can Hearing Loss Be Temporary?
Not all hearing loss is permanent. Some people develop temporary hearing loss that may go away on its own or after treatment from a medical professional. Have you ever noticed your hearing was a bit muffled after seeing a concert or going to Tucson Monster Trucks? If so, then you have experienced the effect loud noises can have on your hearing ability.
Facts About Hearing Loss
Most people take their hearing for granted, giving little thought to this vital sense until there is a problem. For the 48 million Americans who contend with hearing loss on a daily basis, everyday life can be a struggle. Hearing loss affects people of all ages—even children and teenagers. In fact, two-thirds of patients are…
What is an Audiologist?
If you suspect you have hearing loss, you should seek the help of a trained audiologist for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. What do audiologists specialize in? Audiologists are healthcare professionals who have been specially trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders in adults and children….
Healthy Hearing Tips
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB), which is the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding 85dB is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs and…
Hearing Aid Technologies
Hearing aid technology has improved drastically over the past couple of decades. Early devices relied on vacuum tubes and bulky batteries, but today’s instruments take advantage of digital signal processing, microchips and computerization. Keeping track of the latest technological features can be challenging, but we’ll cover a few of the more popular options here. What Are…
Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aids aren’t just available in a wide range of sizes and styles: nowadays, they can also accommodate a variety of accessories. Deciding which, if any, will benefit you can be tricky. You may want to speak with a hearing specialist at Arizona Hearing Specialists to learn more about any particular product. Assistive Listening Devices Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)…