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Can Earwax Affect Your Hearing?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:00
Young Girl Wondering if Earwax Can Affect Her Hearing

 

Earwax can affect your hearing by creating a blockage that prevents sound waves from entering your ear canal and being processed in your brain. The good news is that earwax (or cerumen) is entirely normal, and there are simple measures you can take to prevent it from impacting your hearing. In the following, we will discuss why we need earwax, how earwax can affect your hearing, and how to prevent earwax related hearing loss.

How are Depression and Hearing Loss Connected?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:00
Man with Depression and Hearing Loss

 

Depression and hearing loss are connected because of the effects that hearing loss can have on one’s ability to enjoy life. If this sounds familiar to you, your untreated hearing loss may be causing you to experience depression. The good news is that, while hearing loss can cause depression, many cases of hearing loss are treatable.

Where Can I Buy Hearing Aid Tubes?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:00
Hand Holding a BTE Hearing Aid with Tube and Dome

 

You can buy most hearing aid tubes from your favorite name-brand hearing aid manufacturers online. But when should you replace your hearing aids tubes? Ideally, you should replace your hearing aid tubes at least once every three months. There are several signs to look for that reveal it’s time to purchase hearing aid tube replacements, as well as several reasons to consider purchasing tubes online rather than from your local provider.  

Understanding the Types of Hearing Loss: Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 11:00
Woman with Sensorineural Hearing Loss

 

If you or your loved one was recently diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be interested in gaining a deeper understanding about your specific hearing loss type. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common, affecting roughly 9 out of 10 people with hearing loss. Given the prevalence of this hearing loss type, it’s valuable to understand what it is, what causes it, and what treatments are available.

Can Hearing Aids Help with Unilateral Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 09:41
Woman Whispering into the Ear of Her Daughter Who Has Unilateral Hearing Loss

 

With hearing loss in both ears, it’s often recommended that a person wear two hearing aids instead of just one. However, this becomes more debatable when a person only has hearing loss in one ear, or unilateral hearing loss. In cases where a person experiences significant to profound hearing loss in one ear, it is often referred to as single-sided deafness. Continue reading to learn more about this hearing loss type, what causes it, and how hearing aids might be able to help.

4 Tips for Better Adjusting to Your Hearing Aids on the Job

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 11:00
Woman Who is Adjusting to Hearing Aids with Her Two Coworkers

 

Many are surprised to learn that when your hearing aids arrive, you won’t immediately start hearing better. In fact, most hearing aid wearers experience a 3 to 5 week adjustment. Although this adjustment period will eventually lead to improved hearing, it can be a challenge in the workplace. To make adjusting to your hearing aids just a little less difficult, here are 5 tips.

3 Tips for Visiting the Doctor If You Have Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 11:00
Hand of Doctor Taking Notes about Hearing Loss

 

As we get older, regular visits to the doctor are even more crucial to keeping our health in check. At the same time, however, we are also more likely to acquire age-related hearing loss. When you have hearing loss, you may struggle to even hear the questions your doctor asks or what medications he prescribes. To make those trips to the doctor easier, try following these 3 tips.