For the most part, we all have a decent sense of what hearing aids do: they help people hear. This seems simple enough, but it’s surprising just how many myths and misconceptions there are surrounding them. Here at Bay Area… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘hearing loss’
Does Your Child Have Hearing Loss?
Overwhelmingly, people tend to associate hearing loss with aging. This is a misconception. One study has found that up to 15% of children have some form of hearing loss. Some infants can even be born with impaired hearing—a phenomenon known… Read More
Can Earplugs Cause Hearing Damage?
You’ve likely used earplugs at least once before. Seeing as hearing loss is among the most frequently occurring chronic health issues nationwide, it makes sense that you’d want to protect those ears. A pair of silicone or even custom-molded earplugs… Read More
The Basics of Tinnitus
Here at Bay Area Audiology, we do our best to help sufferers of tinnitus to cope with their condition. But it has been some time since we have provided an overview of tinnitus itself. Below, we have laid out the… Read More
Three Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss
Most of us are familiar with one or more causes of hearing loss. Of course, aging and excessive noise exposure are leading causes. You might have been surprised to discover that heart disease, diabetes, and even dental health can also… Read More
How to Minimize Hearing Loss from Headphones
Most people know that headphones can be a contributing factor to hearing loss, especially among young people. In general, it is advisable to avoid them, even if you are an audiophile. An excellent speaker system can certainly rival most headphones… Read More
The Best Ways to Deal with Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a phantom sound, specifically the perception of a noise or ringing in the ears that only you can hear. Most often it occurs when there isn’t any other sound signal, and it can be a very isolating… Read More
The Signs of Hearing Loss
Because hearing loss is so common, there are many people who are suffering from it without realizing it. Whether you have suspected that you could have hearing loss for a while or you aren’t sure, it’s important to see an… Read More
Hearing Loss Causes, Other than Aging
Age-related hearing loss is indeed the most common form of hearing loss, other than excessive noise. However, there can be other health conditions that might play a role in your hearing. If you would like to know what other medical… Read More
Safety Home Modifications for Hearing Loss
When someone is living with hearing loss, there can be a lot of elements of their life to deal with that most people wouldn’t think of. In particular, there are several parts of the typical home that don’t cater well… Read More