6 Signs You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is extremely common – affecting about 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, many are unaware or in denial that they have the condition. This may be due to stigma around use of hearing aids or simply be because hearing loss often develops so gradually they don’t notice anything has changed. It’s important…
Are Hearing Aid Apps Helpful?
Whether you want to keep up with old friends, track the distance of your hike or discover new music, there’s an app for that. But did you know there are also apps to help boost your hearing? Learn all about what types of aid and what features are available in today’s hearing apps. What Hearing…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Carolina Ear, Nose, Throat, Sinus & Allergy, can help identify…
Understanding Hyperacusis
Those with normal hearing may scoff at the bothersome sounds we live with day to day. But for those with an unusual sensitivity to sound, known as hyperacusis, these sounds can affect their quality of life. What Sounds Can Cause Harm? Experts estimate that about one in every 50,000 adults experiences this type of hearing…
5 Tips for Getting Used to Your Hearing Aids
Unlike glasses that correct your eyesight as soon as you place them on your face, hearing aids take some getting used to, as your brain needs time to process the new sounds and stimuli. Your Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat audiologist put together the list of tips below to help you get used to your…
Tips for Dining out if Your Date Has Hearing Loss
When someone you love has hearing loss, dining out can be stressful. Restaurants are one of the most difficult listening environments, even for people who aren’t hearing-impaired, thanks to live music, surrounding conversation and clamoring dishes. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help you prepare for your night out: Find an environment for easier hearing…
Hyperacusis: When Everything Sounds Too Loud
Normally on this blog, we talk about people who have trouble hearing in Lincolnton. But not all hearing disorders involve hearing loss; in some cases, the opposite problem occurs – sounds are too loud! What is Hyperacusis? There is no clear-cut definition of hyperacusis. It is most commonly described as a condition in which a…
Singing Helps Kids with Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants help many people with hearing loss in Lincolnton whose impairment is too severe for hearing aids. For children, whose language development is dependent upon an ability to hear, they can be life-changing. In order for kids with cochlear implants to hear even more effectively, researchers recommend singing. The Benefits of Singing with Cochlear…
Study Links Drug, Alcohol Misuse with Hearing Loss
People with hearing loss in Hickory have a higher risk of misusing prescription opioids and alcohol, particularly those under age 50 – further stressing the importance of early detection. Substance Use Disorders & Hearing Impairment A University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System study, published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,…