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Hearing aids have been through several different perceptions in popular culture. At first, they were seen at modern marvels, miracles of technology that could let once deaf patients hear again. Then, as they became more mainstream hearing aids began to suffer from an image problem—those with hearing trouble were sometimes hesitant to wear a hearing […]
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The world of hearing heath suffers from a lot of misconceptions and hearsay. As an audiologist, a part of my job is to educate patients and the general public about facts related to hearing health. Here are four of the most common hearing health myths, and the truth behind them: Nothing helps hearing loss — […]
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For most of our patients, hearing aids are a significant investment. That means they have an interest in keeping them functional for as long as possible before having to upgrade to a new set. One question we hear pretty often is, “How can I keep my hearing aids working for as long as possible?” These […]
Repeated exposure to loud noise is one of the most reliable ways to end up with hearing loss. Typically, OSHA sets certain standards for how loud a workplace can be so that employees who work there on a daily basis won’t lose their hearing — there are such things as mandated level of hearing protection. […]
New hearing technologies have made it easier for those with hearing loss to be able to work in a typical environment. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified employees with disabilities. Nonetheless, those with hearing loss do have some unique challenges when applying for a job. We hope these tips will help you […]
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Tinnitus is a truly strange auditory phenomenon. Usually a result of hearing loss, tinnitus manifests in a ringing noise that can be faint or loud, only there occasionally or frequently, in one ear or both. Based on its severity, people just ignore it, or they can seek treatment. Unfortunately, the best available treatment for tinnitus […]
While hearing aids are great for resolving hearing issues of most people with hearing loss, they are unfortunately insufficient for helping certain more severe cases. In these situations, a cochlear implant may be able to help. But not many people are aware of the benefits of cochlear implants—by one estimate, only 5% of U.S. adults […]
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Trouble distinguishing speech in a crowded room is one of the classic early signs of hearing loss. And, believe it or not, even with all the recent advancements in technology, helping those with hearing loss distinguish speech in a crowded room is still a challenge. Dubbed as the “cocktail party problem” (based on one of […]
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It’s pretty widely known that hearing loss can’t be reversed. But can treating your existing hearing loss help prevent further deterioration? The answer to this is a complicated one. On one hand, hearing, like eyesight, runs on its own mechanism — wearing a hearing aid or eyeglasses can’t stop the deterioration of your hearing or […]
Chicago Hearing Services is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Emily Dudley to our practice! Emily Dudley, AuD is a recent Graduate of Pacific University’s accelerated Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program. She grew up in Bend, Oregon and spent the last year working at a non-profit hearing and speech center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Dudley earned […]
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