Audiology–are you familiar with the term? By looking through our website, you can probably come to the conclusion that it is the study of hearing and hearing loss. But that’s just scraping the surface; there are many other aspects that… Read More
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How Can Allergies Lead to Hearing Loss?
It sounds absurd, but sometimes, allergies can actually end up causing hearing loss. It falls into line with the fact that many causes of hearing loss are pretty unknown to most people. Since allergies aren’t really something you can prevent,… Read More
4 Tips to Help You Protect Your Hearing
Our hearing is a delicate, precious thing. As we lose it with age, it’s imperative we keep it in shape for as long as we can. Hearing loss can happen beyond your control, of course; but that doesn’t mean you… Read More
3 Surprising Myths Surrounding Hearing Loss
Tackling misinformation about hearing loss is a big part of what we do here at Bay Area Audiology. Not only do we conduct hearing evaluations that produce real results, we’re also dedicated to presenting you with the facts. Hearing loss… Read More
Can Ear Piercings Affect Your Hearing?
Ear piercings have been around for a long time–thousands of years, actually! They’re a form of self expression and can give someone the ability to accessorize in an original way. Not to mention, the market is huge; earrings are a… Read More
A Quick History of Hearing Aids
Did you know that the first form of hearing aid technology dates back to the 17th century? Ways to help the hard of hearing started with the creation of the telephone. The history of hearing aids is a tale of… Read More
The Risks of Removing Ear Wax on Your Own
Here’s an important fact that not many are aware of: ear wax is actually a cleaning agent for your ear. A lot of people are under the impression that ear wax is a bad thing, and something that needs to… Read More
Hearing Loss Types and How You Can Spot Them
There are three main categories when it comes to hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive, and mixed. Each of these categories has a specific set of symptoms, causes, and treatments. Sometimes, a treatment that works for sensorineural hearing loss doesn’t always work… Read More
The Amazing Benefits of the Lyric Hearing Aid
Have you ever wanted your hearing loss solution to be completely invisible? Are you tired of wearing that old, oversized hearing aid you’ve had for years? Well, looking into Lyric is your best option. If you’ve never heard of it,… Read More
How to Spot Hearing Loss in Your Newborn
Since babies can’t talk, we can’t ask them what’s wrong with their health. For the most part we can discern what the issue is; a fever, a chill, pink eye or an upset stomach. But hearing loss is a little… Read More