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Ask anyone what the main reason for treating hearing loss is and the response is pretty predictable. Most people will answer with something along the lines of “the purpose of hearing loss treatment is to help you hear better. Finally being able to hear your spouse,...

In recent years, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have been getting a lot of attention. But, one question remains in the minds of many people: How are hearing aids prescribed by an audiologist different from OTC hearing aids you can get at your local pharmacy?...

One of the questions our audiologists sometimes get at our Mesa and Scottsdale hearing clinics is this: “Do hearing aids affect your REAL hearing?” It’s a valid question, and the answer may surprise you. But first, let’s talk a little bit about the purpose of hearing...

As medical professionals continue to investigate the connection between hearing loss and other health conditions, the link between anemia and hearing loss comes up again and again. While the topic has been studied for over 20 years, additional research is still needed...

Did you know that infants undergo a newborn hearing screening before they even leave the hospital? That’s right … along with all the other tests and procedures that are done on babies, testing for hearing loss happens before you even get to bring them home. If you...

Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a condition marked by profound hearing loss in just one ear. When the loss is one-sided but more mild to moderate in nature, the condition is typically referred to as unilateral hearing loss. As you might expect, experiencing either of...

As 2022 fades into our rear view mirror and we head deeper into 2023, it’s time to look at hearing aid trends that could affect you or a loved one if you have hearing loss. Today, we’re going to take you through 4 major trends we expect to see throughout this year and...

In recent months, the hearing healthcare world and news media have been abuzz with information about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids like the new Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids. While not hearing the buzz could mean you need hearing aids yourself, there’s also a...

If you’ve scheduled an earwax removal appointment at your local audiologist’s office, it might be helpful to know what to expect during your visit. After all, the more you know in advance, the more relaxed you’ll be and the easier it can be for your doctor to do the...

Hearing loss in the workplace could be more common than you think. While there has been a steady increase in desk-type jobs due to technology-related careers in recent years, there are still a wide variety of occupations where daily exposure to loud noise is a common...

If you’re one of the many Americans who’ve been diagnosed with a hearing impairment, learning how to manage your hearing loss can help improve your quality of life. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders,...

Over-the-counter hearing aids, more commonly referred to as OTC hearing aids, have been getting a lot of press lately. That’s because bipartisan hearing aid legislation passed by Congress back in 2017 is finally coming to fruition. In the 2017 bill passed by Congress,...

If you’ve made the decision to purchase and wear hearing aids as part of your hearing loss treatment, the last thing you want is hearing aid problems. After all, hearing aids are typically a significant financial investment in your hearing health and you want them to...

If you’ve already made the decision to buy hearing aids, you’ve made a significant investment in your hearing health. Now it’s time to learn how to keep your hearing aids working properly so you can protect your investment. Today, we’ll look at some easy ways to care...

Childhood hearing loss is more common than you might think, affecting 15% of children ages 6 to 19, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, it’s often confused with learning disabilities in school age children. Why is this the case, how...