Depending on where you live, all year can be allergy season. Allergies can range from mild to severe and can be brought on by everything from pollen to pet dander. Runny nose and itchy eyes are the symptoms that are most familiar and can be the first indication that you’re dealing with allergies. But more […]
February 15, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
The last time you ate dinner with your family was a difficult experience. It wasn’t because your family was having a tough time getting along. No, the source of the difficulty was simple: it was boisterous, and you couldn’t hear anything. So you didn’t get the details about Nancy’s promotion, and you didn’t have a […]
February 8, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Are you hearing crackling in your ear? A disorder known as tinnitus can bring about many different sounds in your ears including buzzing, ringing, whooshing, and crackling. Here is what you should know. Do you ever hear crackling, thumping, and buzzing noises that seem to come out of nowhere? In the case of someone who […]
February 1, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Hearing aids have been shown to support your health in surprising ways including improving cognitive abilities, reducing depression, and limiting your chance of falling. Which is why when your hearing aids seem like they fail to function properly, it’s so frustrating. The difference between a pleasant dinner with family or a horrible time can be […]
January 25, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
When you have pain, you might grab some aspirin or ibuprofen without thinking much about it, but new research has demonstrated risks you should be aware of. Many prevalent pain relievers, including those bought over-the-counter, carry risks to your hearing that you’ll want to consider when taking them. Surprisingly, younger men may be at greater […]
January 18, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
As you probably know, prolonged periods of stress aren’t good for the body. When you are afflicted by acute stress, everything from severe muscle aches to headaches can be the result. But tinnitus, a clicking, buzzing, or ringing in the ears can also be the result. Tinnitus can be triggered by various different health factors, […]
January 12, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Recall how the exciting new future technology was going to bring civilization into the “world of tomorrow”? A technology “golden age” is here now and that includes contemporary hearing aids. Having the ability to connect to your computer, smartphone, or TV is something that many modern hearing aid designs come with. This will put the […]
November 28, 2020 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
November 28, 2020 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]