It is well recognized that hearing is critical to speech and language development, communication, and learning. Children with listening difficulties due to hearing loss or auditory processing problems continue to be an under-identified and underserved population.The earlier hearing loss occurs in a child’s life, the more serious the effects on the child’s development. Similarly, the
Read moreTo achieve the best results from a hearing aid, you and your child should meet with an audiologist to learn what to expect—that is, what a hearing aid can and cannot do, and how to operate it. Properly working hearing aids and consistent use of hearing aids may help your child hear and develop good
Read moreSuccessful hearing aid users are those who are motivated to improve their communication by improving their listening and hearing. What should I know about hearing aids for adults? Successful hearing aid users are those who are motivated to improve their communication by improving their listening and hearing. They have worked with their audiologist to learn
Read moreIt can be hard to know whether your child has an ear infection. It can be hard to know whether your child has an ear infection. This is especially true if your child is too young to say, “My ear hurts.” Signs of an ear infection include: Tugging or pulling at the ear Crying more
Read moreAsk yourself the following questions. If you answer “yes” to three or more of these questions, you could have a hearing problem and may need to have your hearing checked by an audiologist. Do I have a problem hearing on the telephone or cell phone? Do I have trouble hearing when there is background noise
Read moreHearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Depending on the cause, it can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. If you have hearing loss, you may not be aware of it, especially if it
Read moreUnderstanding how we hear will help you to understand how loud noise can hurt your hearing. How can I tell if I am listening to dangerous noise levels? You must raise your voice to be heard. You can’t hear someone 1 meter away from you. Speech around you sounds muffled or dull after you leave
Read moreTinnitus (“TIN-a-tus” or “Tin-EYE-tus”) refers to “ringing in the ears” when no other sound is present. Tinnitus can sound like hissing, roaring, pulsing, whooshing, chirping, whistling, or clicking. Tinnitus can occur in one ear or both ears. Below are some commonly asked questions about tinnitus: Is tinnitus a common problem?Yes. Almost everyone at one time or
Read moreEvery day, we experience sound in our environment, such as the sounds from television and radio, household appliances, and traffic. Normally, these sounds are at safe levels that don’t damage our hearing. But sounds can be harmful when they are too loud, even for a brief time, or when they are both loud and long-lasting.
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