Can babies wear hearing aids?
Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to delays in a child’s speech, language and social skills. This is why newborn hearing screenings are the standard for hospitals across the U.S. The sooner a hearing loss is identified in your child, the better their chances for developing language skills alongside their peers. What Are the Signs…
What to Expect from Your First Hearing Aid
This year, over-the-counter hearing aids will become available for the first time ever. While many are excited about the cost savings of these devices, audiologists are worried that by seeking a commercially-available option, many people with hearing loss will forego the necessary care of a hearing expert. “The concern is that for individuals with hearing…
How Meditation Can Help Reduce Tinnitus
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some degree of tinnitus, a condition marked by pesky ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears that has no external source. According to the American Tinnitus Association, approximately 12 million people experience tinnitus chronically, and two million find it debilitating. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure…
How Alcohol Causes Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a progressive condition that is often the result of damage to the inner ear. There are many factors that can cause such damage – most commonly, exposure to loud noises – but one cause that may surprise you is alcohol consumption. A number of studies have looked into how exactly excessive alcohol…
Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life for the Better
Because hearing loss is a progressive condition, many people are not even aware they have it until it reaches a stage it becomes difficult to treat. According to Sarah Sydlowski, Au.D., Ph.D., “The transition to a hearing aid is easier when hearing loss is milder… It’s less effort for your brain to get used to…
How the MMR Vaccine Can Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Cases of the mumps are becoming more and more common in Charleston, especially among high school and college students. So far, 70 students at the College of Charleston have been diagnosed, with additional cases seen at Summerville High School. There are many medical complications associated with the mumps, including: Meningitis (inflammation of the brain) Orchitis…
The T-Shirt that Will Help You Hear
Hearing technology is rapidly evolving – in ways you may not expect. One Charleston-based tech company is testing a surprising new product that can help you hear more clearly in crowded environments, and it’s not your typical hearing aid: it’s a t-shirt! How the Technology Works Humans don’t just see the world in 3D; we…
Have an App-y New Year
As 2019 draws to a close and a new decade begins, it’s the perfect opportunity for people with hearing loss in Charleston to take stock of their health and vow to make changes. Reconnecting with others will help prevent isolation, loneliness and depression. If you haven’t visited an audiologist yet, schedule an appointment in the…
Hearing Aids Make Happy Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re experiencing hearing loss in Charleston. Impaired hearing can leave you feeling like Scrooge, but there’s a simple solution that can help put the cheer back in your holidays: hearing aids. The Effects of Hearing Loss on Holiday Celebrations The holiday season is synonymous with family gatherings,…
Protect Hearing Aids from the Winter Elements
Winter in Charleston may not be as brutal as in some parts of the country (we’re looking at you, Minnesota), but occasional cold spells can mean trouble for people with hearing aids. In order to keep them functioning properly all winter long, we’ve got some tips for you. The Hazards of Cold and Moisture Any…