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What’s Okay to Put in My Ears?
Did your mother ever tell you to never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear? Well, turns out she was right. As an audiologist, I often see patients with the above question, or…
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Tips & Tricks for Hearing in Noisy Restaurants
Restaurants are loud these days! Having a conversation in a noisy restaurant can be difficult, even for individuals with normal hearing. The challenges are greater for those with hearing loss. Here are some tips and…
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Tips for Hearing Better on Virtual Meetings
In a time where most communication has switched to an online or virtual setting, it is important to consider some strategies that can help you or others on the call hear better. Tips for hearing…
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Sound Apps to Help with Tinnitus
If you suffer from tinnitus, one of the best things you can do to help cope with the annoyance of the sound in your ears is to keep your ears and brain busy with a…
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Noise Cancelling Headphones
Noise cancelling headphones are often used to eliminate ambient noise while listening to any other audio. They are a safe and effective way to get high quality sound from headphones at adequate volume. They are…
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How to Hear Your Best for the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting time to spend with friends and family. If you have hearing loss, it can be very difficult to follow conversations with those around you. Here at Professional Hearing Center, we…
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How to Change a Hearing Aid Wax Trap
Does your hearing aid sound weak or muffled? Does your hearing aid seem dead even after changing the battery? Have you not had your hearing aids professionally cleaned in over six months? These are all…
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How Do I Communicate with Someone with Hearing Loss?
Listening skills and communication strategies involve more than auditory access. Oftentimes, changes in the environment or the communication partner’s behavior yield huge improvements in understanding. Communication Strategies for an Individual with a Hearing Loss Once…
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Hearing Conservation
Work Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most prevalent occupational health problems. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is permanent damage to the tiny hair cells in your ears, which are responsible for sending sounds…
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Hearing Aid Upkeep, Use, and Maintenance
https://www.healthyhearing.com/help/hearing-aids/cleaning Hearing aids are a great communication tool to improve relationships and overall quality of life. Sometimes, it can feel like extra work to wear them and take care of them if you are not…
