Your hearing aids are devices that contain a lot of delicate parts that work together to give you the best sound quality. As you can imagine, there are several things that can negatively impact the function for your hearing aid once they get into the machinery. In particular, moisture and humidity can be a big […]
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The Main Types of Hearing Aid
Hearing aids were made to help people suffering from hearing loss, whether it was caused by age or a medical condition. If you think that you should invest in a hearing aid, then you should see your audiologist. Here are the four most common types of hearing aids to choose from.
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Why Self-Fitting Hearing Aids Don’t Replace an Audiologist
As long as hearing loss continues to be a major worldwide health condition, technological advances will keep trying to find new ways to improve hearing health. One example is the Self-Fitting Hearing Aid. But can this new device eliminate the need to get your hearing aids from an audiologist? Here are some things to consider.
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The Five Types of Hearing Aids
Getting a hearing aid can be a big transition, whether you are wearing one for the first time or looking to upgrade from your old one. Today, there are some tested-and-true designs of hearing aids that can fit any lifestyle. Like many forms of technology, the category of hearing aids is ever-expanding. But these are […]
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Adjusting to Life with Hearing Aids
If you have been dealing with hearing loss for years, then it’s a great choice to visit the audiologist and invest in hearing aids. But once you have them, it can seem like a big life change at first, and maybe a little tricky to get used to. Here are some things to consider to […]
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Try these Tips for Simple Hearing Aid Repairs
No matter how well you take care of your hearing aids, it’s likely there will come a time when they need some repairs. If you’ve been doing your best to maintain them, you may be lucky enough only to need simple care. If you’re feeling handy, try these quick tricks before calling your healthcare professional. […]
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How Hearing Aids Work
To many, hearing aids seem miraculous. They help countless Americans cope with tinnitus, and enable many more to hear in spite of their hearing loss. Make no mistake—hearing aids are remarkable and complex technology. But this doesn’t mean we can’t gain a basic understanding of what makes them tick. Today, we’ll explain how hearing aids […]
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Tips for Coping with Tinnitus
At its worst, tinnitus can be debilitating. Many people with this affliction have to cope with severe psychological consequences, such as anxiety and depression. All of this is made worse by the fact that there is no known cure. But just because there is no cure doesn’t mean it can’t be helped. Here are some […]
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How Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus
At its worst, living with tinnitus can be debilitating. Making matters worse is the notion that there’s nothing you can do about it. Here at Bay Area Audiology, we want you to know that there are ways to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus, and to help you get your life back. Audiologists are more equipped […]
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Do You Know the Truth About OTC Hearing Aids?
With the landmark decision of the FDA to approve Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aid sales without a prescription to consumers suffering from mild to moderate hearing loss, it’s imperative to remember one important question, how does someone know they’re suffering with mild to moderate hearing loss? While any consumer, starting in October 2022, can buy […]
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