Most hearing aids last five to seven years. Manufacturers usually stop making parts for hearing aids after about five years, so older hearing aids are repaired at an all make repair facility, often with used parts. The older the hearing aid, the less likely it’s performing as well as it should. Like other technology, hearing […]
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Weird and Interesting Facts About the Human Ear
While everyone knows that you hear using your ears there is a lot more to the human ear than meets the eye. Here are some facts about the human ear you may not have heard before.
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When Should You Be Wearing Your Earplugs?
It’s obviously not very practical to walk around all day with earplugs in your ears, even if the decibels around you are exceeding the limit of what your ears can take without damage. We don’t always expect loud noises, and we can’t live in constant fear of damaging our hearing! However, there are easy ways […]
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What is Ear Wax Removal and When Do You Need It?
Ear wax removal is a procedure that many different people, of all ages, need to hear clearly. Of course, it’s important to visit your doctor at Bay Area Audiology to determine if the problem is related to ear wax build-up or something else. What exactly is ear wax removal and when should you need the […]
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How Can You Protect Your Newborn Baby’s Hearing?
Disregarding some conditions that a baby could be born with, a newborn’s hearing should be nearly perfect. At the start of its life, you have the chance to make sure its hearing is as good as possible, for as long as possible. For this reason, it’s important to make sure your baby is protected from […]
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