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What Is Tonsillitis?
What used to be a pillar of childhood – removing the tonsils because of an infection – is becoming a rare occurrence. Understanding what tonsillitis is will ensure that you seek treatment quickly when needed.…
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Keeping Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
If you’re a hearing aid wearer with pets, it’s imperative that you keep your devices away from your furry friends. Not only can your pets easily damage the delicate electronics within your hearing aids, the…
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Top Tinnitus Myths
If you experience the pesky ringing, hissing, whistling or buzzing in your ears known as tinnitus, you understand how bothersome it can be. According to the CDC, as many as 50 million Americans – about…
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Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
There is no clear line between what is considered normal hearing and what level of hearing loss requires treatment. Each degree of hearing loss has different options for treatment and different expectant outcomes. Understanding your…
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Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss is quite common, more than 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now, but only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one.…
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Wearing Hearing Aids Can Make You Safer
Of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment for the condition. Untreated hearing loss affects more than just your hearing; it can have a devastating effect on your…
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What to Expect During a Hearing Test
The average person waits seven years to seek treatment for their hearing loss. If you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and get a hearing test, you may be a little apprehensive or unsure of…
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Hearing Hazards in the Home
Most people are aware of the risks of hearing damage from attending a live concert or shooting a firearm, but many do not know that they could be damaging their hearing in their very own…
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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…
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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…