If you are experiencing vertigo, and intermittent hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in your hearing and balance. Although science hasn’t yet found a cure for this disease, there are several steps you can take to reduce its symptoms and minimize […]
February 28, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Among the simplest things you can do to protect your hearing is to wear earplugs. When these small devices are inserted into your ear canal, disruptive or dangerous sounds are blocked out. There are many types of ear plugs on the market, making shopping confusing for some people, but with a little knowledge you can […]
February 24, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You’ll likely be exposed to numerous hearing aid styles and shapes when choosing a device for a loved one or for yourself, 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 mild […]
February 19, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You want to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the selection of charities is overwhelming. You should consider where your money is going, how it is being used, and if the organization is trustworthy. Here are a few hearing-health specific charities you may want to consider as part of your search. Hearing Health Foundation […]
February 14, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Whether you are in a busy restaurant, on a congested subway platform, or walking along a well-traveled street, there are situations where the noise surrounding you is overwhelming. 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 […]
January 23, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
A hearing aid can be an effective way to compensate for hearing loss. Each technological innovation delivers more features and functions in a more compact space. 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 […]
January 16, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid choices. They are suitable for people with mild to moderately-severe cases of hearing loss and are distinct from other alternatives because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal. CIC hearing aids offer several pros for the wearer, as well […]
December 30, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Conductive hearing loss clients have difficulty hearing as a result of problem with their ear’s capacity to conduct sound waves. A congenital absence or malformation can cause this type of hearing loss or it may be a result of an obstruction in the ear canal. In many cases conductive hearing loss is treatable, fully restoring […]
December 23, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You probably already know about countless drugs that can lead to kidney damage, increase risk of infection, and cause countless other side effects. But did you know that there are specific medicines that can be bad for your hearing? These medications are in wide use, and they’re called ototoxic medications. Ototoxic medications are over-the-counter (OTC) […]
December 16, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Choosing the appropriate hearing aid can be difficult, particularly if you are unfamiliar with what makes one model different from the next. Read on to learn more about open fit hearing aids, a design that has been quickly growing in popularity among those with hearing loss. Open fit hearing aids have many similarities with behind-the-ear […]
