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…
3 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Hearing Test Before Fall
There may not be a single best time to schedule a hearing test, but living in South Carolina means some are better than others. Brush up on these three great reasons to schedule a hearing test before the leaves start falling. 1. Ragweed Pollen Spikes in Fall South Carolina has year-round allergens, but each has…
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,…
Golfing with Modern Hearing Aids: Wind Gusts and Wide-Open Spaces
Don’t forget your hearing aids when you tee up! Golf is a rewarding sport that requires focus, precision and clear communication with your fellow players. Hearing aids make all these things possible; therefore, they can massively benefit your golfing game. Let’s discuss some advances in hearing technology, as well as some tips on how to…
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…
How to Know When It’s Time for a Hearing Test
Hearing loss is a sneaky health condition; while it can affect anyone at any age, and is virtually ubiquitous among older adults, it comes on gradually, making it difficult to detect. Moreover, many people who have noticed symptoms of hearing loss delay seeking treatment, some waiting ten years or more. Here are some ways to…
When to See an Allergy Specialist for Persistent Spring Symptoms
Summer is just around the corner, and for many, that could mean an easing up of allergy symptoms. Others of us may not be so lucky. If this spring allergy season has been especially rough for you, it may be time to consider seeking professional help. Allergies: What’s Normal and What’s Not Over 30% of…
Why Allergy Symptoms Can Change from Year to Year
South Carolina is a beautiful state with an incredible climate. We love living here. But we know that for allergy sufferers, that same climate can complicate allergy season, making it seem different from year to year. Let’s discuss the reasons why your allergies seem different every year. Moisture Being pretty close to the Atlantic, we…
