What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Hearing
You probably already know that the aging process and noise exposure can contribute to hearing loss, but there are other risk factors you may not know about. We review five surprising risk factors for hearing loss below. Sleep Apnea Studies have closely linked sleep apnea to hearing loss. While medical experts aren’t exactly sure why…
Hearing Aids and the Holidays
Even though it may feel like summer was just yesterday, the holiday season is here again. As you prepare for a month of parties, family get-togethers or a trip to the Lake Charles Holiday Market Extravaganza you may be feeling a mixture of excitement and tension. If you have hearing loss you may be concerned…
How to Prevent Problems with Earwax and Hearing Aids
If you made the decision to use hearing aids, you did so because you wanted to maximize your hearing capability. It’s not enough to just use hearing aids though, you must make sure they are properly cared for and protected from elements that may cause damage. Earwax is one element that hearing aids are most…
Audiology Awareness Month: How Hearing Care Is Better than Technology Alone
October is Audiology Awareness Month! That means there’s no better time to seek treatment for your hearing loss. Below we review what your treatment options there are and discuss the benefits of getting care from an expert audiologist. Treatment Options There are two classifications of hearing aids: prescriptive and over-the-counter. Prescriptive Hearing Aids Prescriptive hearing…
The Difference Between Online & In-Person Hearing Tests
In today’s day and age, you can do almost anything online, from paying your bills to shopping, and from catching up with friends to talking to your doctor. One relatively new feature of the internet is being able to get a hearing test without even leaving your couch. But can these online hearing tests replicate…
Why Is Hearing Loss Associated with an Increased Risk of Falling?
We all know that untreated hearing loss causes difficulty communicating, whether it’s with your closest loved ones or the waiter at your favorite restaurant. But did you know that hearing loss can also increase your risk of a fall-related injury? We explore this link below. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Falls Even a mild…
Hearing Protection for Musicians: What Are the Options?
Hearing is important because it connects us to the world around us and allows us to communicate with our loved ones. But for musicians, hearing is also their livelihood, which is why it’s important to protect it. Below we review how we hear, how loud noises causes damage to our hearing and how musicians can…
Hearing Loss & Loneliness Don’t Have to Go Hand-in-Hand
Hearing loss has been closely tied with a number of negative effects, including depression, anxiety, feelings of loneliness and even cognitive decline in a number of studies. Below we explore the link between hearing loss and feelings of loneliness and discuss the benefits of seeking treatment. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Loneliness One Dutch…
How Nighttime Noise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
There’s nothing more frustrating on a work night than being woken up to the sound of your neighbors’ dog barking or a siren on a police car rushing off from Lake Charles Police Department waking you up. But did you know that nighttime noise pollution can have long-term effects on your health? Why Good Sleep…
New Study Further Links COVID-19 with Auditory Problems
While researchers have learned a lot of new information about the novel coronavirus over the past year, little is known about the long-term effects of COVID-19. However, one study from the University of Manchester and the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has established a link between COVID and auditory problems. About the Study The…