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One of the easiest things you can do to protect your hearing is to use ear plugs. Ear plugs physically impede sound waves when inserted into the ear canal. There are many types of ear plugs on the market, making shopping confusing for some people, but with a little knowledge you can find the right
When searching for a hearing aid a loved one or for yourself you will be confronted by a range of designs and shapes, and one of the most common is In-the-Ear (ITE). These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable choice for listeners with
It can be overwhelming to choose among the many charities out there today. Just a few of the factors to consider are the cause itself, the trustworthiness of the organization, and how the resources are used. Look for a large, well-known hearing health charity organization that is right for you, and join knowing you are
Noise is a reality of contemporary life. From busy stadiums to restaurants to the train station, noise is all around and may become overpowering at times. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It’s a big challenge to differentiate one sound from the background noise. Digital noise reduction technology
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Feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of balance are more common than most people imagine; forty two percent of the American population (ninety million people) experience this at least once during their lifetime, and for many the condition becomes chronic. In the elderly, dizziness is the most common reason that people over 75 visit a
Many older people hear the persistent noises of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), but this condition isn’t constrained by age. Many children also experience the symptoms of tinnitus. Unlike adults, who can usually figure out that the noises they keep hearing are outside of the norm, children are more likely to assume that everyone hears
Hearing aids are wonders of modern technology, and they keep improving. As hearing aid technology improves, new capabilities provide better hearing. The directional microphone is one of these new features. This device allows its users to have a more natural listening experience, making it a popular addition to many modern hearing aids. The traditional standard
As the smallest of the hearing aid options currently available, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids differ from other styles due to their size, custom fit and location in the ear canal for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. CIC hearing aids offer several pros for the wearer, as well as a couple of cons that
What is a balance disorder? A balance disorder can cause you to feel unsteady, giddy, woozy, or to have a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating. The source for this disorder can be linked to the brain, the nervous system and to an organ in the inner ear called the labyrinth. An important part of
Research on balance disorders is ongoing. Recent findings from studies supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) suggest that the vestibular system plays an important role in modulating blood pressure. The information from these studies has potential clinical relevance in understanding and managing orthostatic hypotension (lowered blood pressure related to
Movement of fluid in the semicircular canals signals the brain about the direction and speed of head rotation. In other words, it lets the brain know if you are nodding your head up and down or looking right to left. Each semicircular canal has a bulbous end that contains hair cells. Rotation of the head
