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…
Supplement Your Hearing with Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing aids aren’t the only option for individuals with hearing loss. They may be your primary choice for improving conversation in difficult listening environments, but sometimes you need a little extra boost. There are a variety of assisted listening devices Tucson patients can use to help supplement their hearing in challenging situations. Assisted listening devices,…
What is a Cochlear Implant?
Most people are familiar with hearing aids, but cochlear implants are less well understood. This isn’t too surprising given that the majority of people with hearing loss in Tucson – nine out of ten – treat their impairment with hearing aids, many of which are at least partially visible to others, depending on their size…
Understanding Ménière’s Disease
Many Arizonans who experience unexplained vertigo, in addition to fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and fullness or pressure in their ears, will receive a diagnosis of Ménière’s disease in Tucson. If you’re one of them, your first question might be, what’s with all the funny-looking accent symbols over the letter e? Blame that on Prosper Ménière,…