Did you know that springtime allergies can affect your hearing? Another great article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory titled: Spring allergies and weather changes: Are your ears ready? For all of the joys spring brings us, from the first crocuses emerging to feeling the warmth of the sun on our skin for the first time in months, it also brings rain, erratic temperature shifts and seasonal allergies. All of which can play havoc with your ears and hearing. Changes in Barometric … [Read more...]

Great article in Healthy Hearing, "How Loud is Too Loud?" by Managing Editor Joy Victory. When your hearing is subjected to loud noise—whether as a brief explosion of sound, or over a longer period of time—it can damage the delicate structures of your inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss. This is known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and while it’s not reversible, it is preventable. How loud is too loud? It all depends on three things: How loud is the sound? How far away is … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are a number of Apps available for Hearing Aids? Doorbells, washing machines, refrigerators, and sound systems have smartphone apps these days. So it should come as no surprise that many hearing aids also have apps associated with them. In an article in Healthy Hearing, Madeleine Burry shares information about Hearing Aid Apps. “Apps are how we live our lives now,” says Shannon Basham, AuD, senior director of audiology and education at Phonak, which makes … [Read more...]

You've heard of secondhand smoke. It's time to think of noise pollution as secondhand sound. It's harmful and nearly unavoidable in most urban areas. In this article by Joy Victory in Healthy Hearing, Joy shares valuable information about noise pollution in this day and age. A screaming child, TV blaring in the living room, a vacuum cleaner, loud music coming from your teen's bedroom: a busy home can be a source of constant noise. Once you step outside, there's even more noise pollution. On an … [Read more...]

Here is a great video from Marc Fagelson on What's that Ringing in Your Ears? Are you experiencing any Symptoms of Tinnitus? Here are some of the signs: * Inability to Relax * Loss of Sleep * Lack of concentration * Feeling irritable * Sensitivity to Loud Sounds - hyperacousis * Interferes with enjoyment of life * Feeling of frustration with life * Avoiding quiet and/or noisy location * Negative Impact of work, family & social life At Broadwater Hearing Care, we are up to … [Read more...]