Tinnitus Isn’t Always Obvious
Statistics show that about one out in five Tucson residents experiences tinnitus. You’d think a ringing in the ears would be pretty noticeable, but not everybody who suffers from tinnitus is aware of it. The signs can be surprisingly subtle. What is Tinnitus? Simply put, tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no…
Hearing Loss Increases Your Risk of Hospital Readmission
Visits to the hospital aren’t nearly as exciting as, say, a trip to an ice cream parlor for a waffle cone on a hot afternoon. Few people look forward to visiting the hospital, and fewer still yearn for a return visit. But patients with hearing loss in Tucson are more likely to be readmitted to…
Signs You May Have a Hearing Problem
Roughly one out of every five Tucson residents has hearing loss. Surprisingly, not everybody with a hearing impairment is aware of their problem. Hearing loss is less obvious than you might realize. We’d like to take advantage of the fact that October is National Audiology Awareness Month by sharing some signs that you may have…
Why Wear Musician’s Earplugs?
When you think of October, fall foliage, pumpkins, and Halloween probably come to mind. Did you also know it is National Audiology Awareness Month? Your Tucson audiologist wants to make you aware of the prevalence of hearing loss in Arizona and across the country. It’s a widespread problem affecting 48 million Americans of all ages….
New Technology is Helping Those with Hearing Loss
It often seems that technology is improving at such a rapid-fire pace it’s hard to keep up. Once upon a time nearly every house in Tucson had a metal antenna on its roof, and nowadays people throughout Arizona stream movies on their smartphones. It’s hard to believe these changes have occurred in little over a…
Hearing Loss and Osteoporosis
Arizona patients suffering from the effects of osteoporosis should strongly consider making hearing exams a routine part of their medical regimen, according to audiologists in Tucson. A growing body of research has found a link between the bone density disease and sudden hearing loss. Understanding how the two seemingly different conditions are related can help…
Tips for Managing Tinnitus
With the NFL season in full swing and the end of the Diamondbacks’ season draw near, step into any bar or restaurant and you’re likely to be greeted with a cacophony of raucous cheering. All that noise can cause your ears to ring! While usually temporary, for one out of five Arizonans, tinnitus is a…
Why Should You Care About Bluetooth?
You might not give Bluetooth® much thought, unless you’re enjoying a slice of pie at the county fair or drinking a grape-flavored beverage and forget to brush your teeth afterwards. We’re not talking about that type of blue tooth, though; we’re referring instead to the wireless technology platform that enables easy communication between electronic devices….
Hearing Services in Tucson
If you’re experiencing trouble hearing in Tucson, you are hardly alone: hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in Arizona and throughout the United States, after arthritis and heart disease. It affects an estimated 48 million people of all ages. Coping with a hearing loss is challenging, but with the right treatment,…
Could You Lose Your Hearing Without Ever Knowing It?
You might assume a hearing impairment would be obvious, but the surprising fact is that many people with hearing loss in Tucson do not even realize it. While in some cases a hearing loss is obvious – for instance, following exposure to a sudden, damaging sound such as a gunshot or explosion – often, hearing…