What is Selective Hearing?
I am often asked by husbands and wives, does my spouse have hearing loss or just selective hearing? I often reply, perhaps a bit of both! Selective hearing can mean the ability to focus on something or someone specific in a noisy environment. What people are usually referring to is choosing to listen to some […]
Are Cochlear Implants Good or Bad?
A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device for people who are mostly severely to profoundly hard of hearing. They include an external processor along with an internal receiver antenna, an internal processor, and an electrode that inserts inside of the cochlea, or organ of hearing. This device stimulates the nerve directly with an electrical […]
Why Does Hearing Health Matter?
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly Better Hearing and Speech Month). Hearing is about more than using your ears to hear sounds. Hearing is how we connect with our family and friends. It is how we communicate with our doctors, grocers, servers, tellers, cashiers and others. There is much research that shows the correlation between […]
Can I Clean My Ears At Home?
What is ear wax and how do you get rid of it? Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is your ear’s defense against foreign objects. Having some wax in your ear canals is a good thing, too much is not! Too much wax can become impacted and may cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and even dizziness. […]
