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• Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on September 16, 2020 COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of these symptoms are respiratory in nature as reported by the CDC; shortness of breath, coughing, sore throat [1]. However, there is some concern that the coronavirus may cause some neurological symptoms as well. In a study of 214 patients with varying degrees... Read More
• Seven reasons to treat your hearing loss early Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on September 03, 2020 Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not notice it for months or years. However, age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, so experiencing hearing loss is not uncommon. Approximately one in three people in the United States between the... Read More
• Simple hearing aid troubleshooting tips you can do at home Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on August 18, 2020 Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can be solved easily and at home. Below are some of the most common calls we get at our Support line, and the simple troubleshooting tips you can do to fix them from the safety of your home. If you experience one of the following problems: • Loss of... Read More
• Why you should wear your hearing aids every day, even if you are sheltered at home! Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on August 03, 2020 Many wearers of hearing aids view them as communication devices. They are! Really great ones! Communication is often the primary function that we ask hearing aids to fill in our lives. But it is also thoughtful to note that your hearing aids are also brain activators, emergency alert notification tools, and connectivity devices! That’s why hearing... Read More
• Hearing loss, talking loudly and COVID-19 Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on July 15, 2020 By now we should all know that infectious pathogens — like COVID-19 — can be transmitted from person to person through coughing and sneezing. But did you know it may be transmitted simply by talking, too? In a study published in May in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that normal human speech produces thousands... Read More