A common question from patients pertains to the ability to hear in crowded rooms. When they are talking to people one-on-one, or in small groups of people there is no problem, and they seem to hear just fine. But when they find themselves in a large crowd they often find it very difficult to understand […]
This is one of the questions we are asked most often. If you are concerned that you are experiencing some hearing loss, you are not alone, because the hearing of over 22 million Americans has become somewhat impaired, and 10 million of them have suffered hearing loss (which is defined as being unable to hear […]
In addition to all of them being musicians, what do Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Pete Townshend and Brian Wilson have in common? All of these musicians experienced – as a result of playing the music they love – permanent hearing loss. I often work with musicians who have experienced hearing damage as a result of […]
In almost every bathroom medicine cabinet or vanity drawer you can cotton swabs. These are great products for many grooming purposes, but contrary to popular belief removing earwax is not one of them. This could be very harmful for your ears. The body produces earwax because it needs it to keep ears healthy. It provides […]
Siemens offers quite an array of digital hearing aids in numerous sizes to help accommodate everyone. The Artis and Cielo models of the open ear variety offer users a digital experience without having to worry about breaking the bank. All of these models offer digital noise reduction technology along with phase cancellation to help eliminate […]
Water has always been one of the chief enemies of hearing aids. When you combine that with dirt, grime, sweat, and sunscreen while tanning on the shore or boating on the lake, the results can be devastating. Each of these substances can sneak its way into the inner components of your hearing device and greatly […]
Realizing you are experiencing hearing loss can be frightening and overwhelming. What steps do you need to take? What will this mean for your life? Here are a few tips to help you through the process. 1. Make an appointment with your primary care physician to rule out medical issues, such as ear infections. He […]
Audiology Services of Chattanooga, Inc. is an all encompassing audiological office servicing the greater Chattanooga area. The audiologists there work with the patients, teaching them everything they need to know about hearing loss and how to treat it. Their sole purpose is to provide the best guidance and the best products for the best outcome […]
