Understanding the Difference Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
The easiest way to think about the difference between hearing loss and tinnitus is with a real-life example. Hearing in Action When you hear a bird call, the sound waves are funneled into your auditory canal by your ear, turned into electrical signals between your auditory canal and brain, and processed by your brain as…
Can Allergies Make Tinnitus Symptoms Worse?
When your immune system responds to allergens, it doesn’t do a great job of containing its response. Allergic responses can cause headaches, sinus pressure, runny noses and more. That’s because your own immunological response takes a full-body approach. How Does the Immune System Respond to Allergens? Histamine receptors are what bind to histamine, typically produced…
When Is Local Humidity a Threat to Your Hearing Aids?
If there’s one thing living in a humid subtropical climate like the SC Midlands is good for, it’s producing heat and moisture during the summer. Average humidity in the area frequently hits the mid to high 80s, with highs in the morning and lows in the afternoon. So how can humidity impact your hearing aids?…
Your Child’s Journey with Hearing Aids
Approximately 2 out of every 1,000 children are born with some degree of hearing loss. The beginning of your child’s journey with hearing aids is going to be emotional and overwhelming for both you and your child, and we understand that. To help you and your child feel more comfortable and confident with the process,…
Can Working Out Help My Hearing?
Summer is a great time of year for getting active, whether you’re hitting the gym, joining a sports team or out on the golf course. Exercise has wide-ranging benefits for all aspects of health, including hearing health. As hearing health professionals, we’re interested in exploring this connection. How Exercise and Hearing Health Are Connected Inside…
