Hey, you! Put down that cotton swab! For some of us, it’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to clean our ears on a regular basis. It’s not uncommon to feel unclean or unkempt due to the feeling of earwax–otherwise known as cerumen–in your ear. A lot of people tend to clean out their ears […]
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What is Digital Noise Reduction and How Does it Work?
In the past, hearing aids were not entirely functional in differentiating speech from background noise. Not many people know that hearing aids can take away sound as much as they can amplify it. With modern technology, we can use digital noise reduction (DNR) which automatically reduces background noise in favor of amplifying voices and speech. […]
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Why Should Your Newborn Have a Hearing Evaluation?
Did you know that 1 in 3 babies is born with some kind of hearing loss? This statistic is too high to ignore the possibility that your newborn may be suffering. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every baby have a hearing evaluation done before the baby goes home from the hospital, but this […]
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Why You Should Start the Year With an Annual Hearing Evaluation
You may be surprised to learn that you should be having regular, annual hearing evaluations. It may seem excessive for those who haven’t needed hearing assistance before; you may think that you don’t have any trouble hearing. However, there are many reasons and benefits that come with an annual hearing evaluations. With the start of […]
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