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Ask yourself the following questions to get a rough idea about your hearing status : Do I have a problem hearing on telephone? Do I have trouble hearing when there is noise in the background ? Is it hard for me to follow a conversation when two or more people talk at...

If you have hearing loss in both ears, the short answer is yes. We hear with both ears. This give us the best possible ability for environmental awareness and sound localization.

Most hearing aid manufacturers now have a product line that can connect to either an iPhone or Android smartphone. This means you can get your phone calls and media to play through your hearing aids. This option varies depending on the phone model and manufacturer....

- Hearing aid batteries typically last 5-7 days. If you have hearing aids that utilize Bluetooth streaming, then you may find that your batteries do not last as long when you are continuously streaming. - Hearing aid batteries are mercury free and able to be disposed...

Your audiologist will recommend a specific style of hearing aid based on your hearing loss and your needs/concerns. Hearing aid styles are selected based on your hearing loss, as some are more appropriate than others.

a. Your appointment will begin with a case history to help the audiologist pinpoint problem areas and identify risk factors. b. Otoscopy and tympanometry will follow. This involves the audiologist looking in your ears to evaluate for wax, debris, or foreign objects,...

When trying to choose the best option for your amplification needs, there are some important key factors to keep in mind. When you choose to pursue amplification through a licensed Audiologist, you will be fit with hearing aids made by one of the main 7 hearing aid...

In 2015, President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) recommended that the Food and Drug Administration create a separate class of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that individuals could purchase without consultation from an...