Below you'll find a list of all posts from March, 2018
When it comes to conversations, hearing loss becomes a lot more obvious. Consonant sounds are hard to hear, so even though you may hear most of the speech sounds, understanding the meaning of what’s been said can be a real nightmare, especially if there’s any background noise. You ask people to repeat themselves often or feel like everyone is mumbling. …
Has your hearing aid started whistling, or producing a lot of feedback? This is usually caused by a problem in fit. Take your devices out and put them in again, making sure they’re fitting snuggly in place. Feedback can also be caused by having the volume turned up too high, so turn it down a notch or two. If the …
Children and teens risk NIHL as well. One of the biggest risk factors for teens is unsafe listening practices. Young people seem to spend a lot of their time with earbuds stuck firmly in their ears, listening to music, playing games, watching videos, and chatting with their friends. They often don’t realize the risks to their hearing, and they may …