Tinnitus is a condition that the average person may not be aware of, but it can be overwhelming if you’re living with it. Tinnitus, in most cases, is essentially a noise that comes from your body. It is the perception… Read More
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Ear Wax, And How To Reduce It
When analyzing our ears and how they work, one of the first things to recognize is the presence of ear wax. Specifically, how ear wax can impact our ability to properly hear and our overall health. Contrary to popular belief,… Read More
How To Protect Your Hearing At A Concert
Live concerts are an incredible experience, and during the summer there are plenty of options. While you’re probably excited to see your favorite band or artist in person, there are a few precautions to take, specifically with your hearing. The… Read More
Protect Your Hearing this Summer!
There are quite a few perfectly normal parts of summer that can actually damage hearing. Mowing the lawn, fireworks, shooting targets, concerts, power tools, motorized recreational vehicles, and sporting events can all put out unsafe levels of sound. According to… Read More
Do You Need a New Hearing Aid?
Most hearing aids last five to seven years. Manufacturers usually stop making parts for hearing aids after about five years, so older hearing aids are repaired at an all make repair facility, often with used parts. The older the hearing… Read More
Weird and Interesting Facts About the Human Ear
While everyone knows that you hear using your ears there is a lot more to the human ear than meets the eye. Here are some facts about the human ear you may not have heard before.
When Should You Be Wearing Your Earplugs?
It’s obviously not very practical to walk around all day with earplugs in your ears, even if the decibels around you are exceeding the limit of what your ears can take without damage. We don’t always expect loud noises, and… Read More
What is Ear Wax Removal and When Do You Need It?
Ear wax removal is a procedure that many different people, of all ages, need to hear clearly. Of course, it’s important to visit your doctor at Bay Area Audiology to determine if the problem is related to ear wax build-up… Read More
How Can You Protect Your Newborn Baby’s Hearing?
Disregarding some conditions that a baby could be born with, a newborn’s hearing should be nearly perfect. At the start of its life, you have the chance to make sure its hearing is as good as possible, for as long… Read More
A Guide To Cleaning Hearing Aids
Your audiologist and healthcare professionals should be cleaning your hearing aids every time you visit, but if you want to clean them at home you certainly can. Your hearing aids are sensitive pieces of equipment that you don’t want to… Read More