Simply put, earplugs are one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss. You should use them every day if you have a noisy profession or when attending a loud event. But, if you’ve ever used them before, you know… Read More
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4 Professions That Can Cause Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is something that affects us all. Whether you were born with a reduced hearing ability, or developed it later in life, we should all be thinking about what we can do here and now to protect our hearing…. Read More
4 Assistive Listening Devices for the Hard of Hearing
Living with hearing loss presents an undeniable challenge. But, now more than ever, there are countless tools and resources to help you cope. Of course, hearing aids are the most noteworthy. But how much familiarity do you have with the… Read More
Causes of Congenital Hearing Loss
Too many people associate hearing loss strictly with old age. But hearing loss in children is far more common than most people suppose, affecting as much as 15% of people. Whenever a child is born with hearing loss, we refer… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
The 3 Biggest Myths About Hearing Loss
Few aspects of our overall health are more poorly understood by the masses than hearing loss. As some of the leading experts in audiology in Bel Air and beyond, we constantly try to dispel common misconceptions people have about the… Read More
The Psychological Consequences of Hearing Loss
No one should have to live with hearing loss. Still, the fact remains that it is a fact of life for many of us, both young and old. Hearing loss isn’t something most of us talk about regularly. But when… Read More
Hearing Loss in Children: Facts and Statistics
Here at Bay Area Audiology, we constantly try to dispel misconceptions about hearing loss. Among these, one of the most commonly held is that hearing loss is mostly a problem for the elderly. In fact, hearing loss is far more… Read More
Hearing Loss in Pregnancy: What Causes It?
For many women, pregnancy is among the most miraculous times in their lives. But any mother knows it is not always glamorous. Most people are familiar with a few side effects of pregnancy, such as morning sickness, food aversions, or… Read More