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En Route to Better Hearing
PROTECT YOUR EARS!! In a study of 112 airport employees exposed to some noise while at work, 42% had a moderate high frequency hearing loss. Airport ground crews are listed as one of the noisiest…
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Earwax – Is It Bad?
Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is the protective yellow waxy substance secreted in the passage of the outer ear, i.e. ear canal. Cerumen has three main functions: 1. To protect the tympanic membrane or eardrum;…
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Ear “Fitness”
Fitness is essential to overall well-being and health. When we think of fitness, we almost always assume physical fitness. Fitness can refer to other areas of health as well as ear fitness. Ear fitness involves…
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Dysphagia: A Swallowing Disorder
For Better Speech and Hearing Month, last week we had the chance to learn about our speech-language pathologist, Teri Burns. This week we would like to share some information on one of the common disorders…
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Diabetes & Hearing Loss
According to the CDC, over 9 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes and the prevalence of diabetes increases with age1. Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus is a disorder where the body has high blood sugar…
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Diabetes and Audiology Hearing Healthcare
Over the past 20-25 years, the percentage of Americans with type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled to over 9% of the nation’s population. Diabetes is defined as high blood glucose levels as a result of…
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Custom Earplugs and Hearing Protection
Professional Hearing Center is pleased to offer patients custom earplugs and hearing protection. We offer a wide selection to fit a variety of different needs. All custom plugs require an appointment to have impressions taken…
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Congential CMV Infection
From the American Academy of Audiology 1 in every 200 babies are born with congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.[1] 1 in 5 of these babies will have long-term health problems.1 What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? CMV is…
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Comorbidities: Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Hearing loss is common for individuals with diabetes. According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, hearing loss is twice as common in an individual with diabetes compared to individuals without diabetes.…
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Communication Strategies
People who have hearing loss usually exhibit one of the following strategies when communicating with others: Passive – Most people with hearing loss exhibit this communication style. Passive communicators tend to avoid social interactions or withdraw…
