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Dec
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Signs of NIHL may not be obvious at first, but they can build over time. Anyone can develop NIHL at any age. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 million US adu...
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Dec
Fall Allergies
What are the symptoms of fall allergies? Watery, itchy, or generally irritated eyes Runny nose, clear nasal drainage, nasal congestion Sneezing Headaches Rashes or hives on the skin Itchy throat Aggravated asthma symptoms, including coughing, wheezing In severe cases, trouble b...
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Dec
October is National Audiology Awareness Month
Audiology is the study of hearing and balance disorders. The goal of this national month-long observance is to raise awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection in preventing hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors including noise exp...
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Dec
Facts About Tinnitus
Facts About Tinnitus AKA: The Noise In My Ears Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking, or hissing sound in your ears? Do you hear this sound often or all the time? Does the sound bother you a lot? If you answer yes to these questions, you may have tinnitus (tin-NY-tus). Tinnit...
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Dec
Hearing Loss & Dementia
Today, now more than ever, an emphasis is being placed on health and wellness. How do we stay active? How do we reduce our risk of “aging diseases”? What do we need to do to stay healthy and what all does that include? The Centers for Disease Control expects that the...
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Dec
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL)
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency. A person who experiences SSHL should visit a doctor immediately. A doctor can determine whe...
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Dec
Otitis Media
What is otitis media? Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear. These can be viral or bacterial infections. S...
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Dec
September is Deaf Awareness Month
The purpose of Deaf Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of deaf culture. Medically, hearing loss is defined by the results of a hearing test. There are parameters set out to classify someone as either deaf or hard of hearing. A complete hearing test examines how loud...
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Dec
Reduce Vocal Strain Working Remotely
As we continue adjusting to our new COVID-19 reality of remote work and virtual learning, one of the last things we may be thinking about is our voice. We're relying on our voices more than ever to stay connected to one another. Telepractice supplements in-person sessions...
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Dec
Tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)?
Are you tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)? Allergy drops are an alternative to allergy shots . Both treatments are options for treating allergies at their cause. While allergy shots involve injecting small doses of allergen under your skin with a needle, allergy drops are tak...
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Dec
Help with Hydration
One of the most overlooked aspects of keeping your body working at its peak condition is hydration. Hydration has become more of a challenge since we starting wearing face masks. Dehydration can cause problems such as headaches, weakness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth and more se...
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Dec
Troubleshooting Your Hearing Instruments
Troubleshooting Your Hearing Instruments The volume drops:Low battery - replace or charge it. The sound outlet is blocked with earwax – clean with a small brush. Change the wax filter. Blocked microphone inlet – consult your Audiologist. The instrument “whis...
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