What To Know Before Getting Hearing Aids
Approximately 28 million Americans could potentially benefit from the use of hearing aids, yet many are deterred from taking the first steps due to not knowing where to start. Consider this guide to navigate a path along with an understanding that hearing aids could significantly improve your hearing and overall well-being. Seek Professional Guidance Start…
Disaster Preparation Techniques for Those with Hearing Loss
Navigating unexpected emergencies or natural disasters can be stressful for everyone. Hearing loss can add an additional layer of uncertainty and stress. Approximately one in eight people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, so there are several tools and recommended processes available to keep yourself safe in the event of an emergency….
Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a complex and multifaceted condition affecting approximately 35.5 million adults in the United States. While it primarily impacts kidney function, its reach extends beyond the renal system, affecting multiple organs and bodily functions. One surprising yet significant manifestation of CKD is its association with hearing loss. Understanding the link between…
Can Yoga and Meditation Provide Tinnitus Relief?Â
Tinnitus, the experience of hearing ringing in one or both ears, can result in stress and frustration. In addition to ringing, tinnitus symptoms could also include buzzing, clicking or roaring. About 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Recent studies have shown that practicing yoga…
How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
While summers in Arizona can get quite toasty, it’s still a great time for many to spend outside soaking up the sun, whether hanging out at the park with the family or playing a round at Silverbell Golf Course. However, some outdoor activities have the potential to reach loud volumes that can harm your hearing….
How Do Frustration and Anger Impact Your Hearing?
It’s perfectly normal and even healthy to experience feelings of frustration and anger in response to stressful events. However, you need to know how to process these feelings in a productive way, or your health can be affected. In fact, research shows a link between frustration, anger and hearing loss. We review how these conditions…
What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
The Valsalva maneuver has a number of purposes, but it is most commonly used to pop your ears or equalize pressure between your middle ear and environment. This may be necessary when taking off or landing at Tucson International Airport. The purpose of this post is to review how to perform the Valsalva maneuver, what…
Working Around Cars May Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss
The first cause of hearing loss is old age, while the second leading cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud noises. This may be due to hobbies or your occupation. One occupation, particularly at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, is auto repair shop and auto parts factory workers. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)?…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Arizona Hearing Specialists, can help identify hearing problems and recommend…
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
Now that summer is in full swing, more and more people are turning to water activities to have fun and stay cool. But that backyard pool, local stream or nearby lake could pose a danger to your hearing. Without proper protection, you can develop swimmer’s ear – an infection in the ear canal caused by…