November 29, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Congrats on your new hearing loop purchase and taking the first step in the direction of a more satisfying hearing experience. While it may have been a challenge to find the ideal system from among all the great options out there, it should be easier for you to install your hearing loop after you get […]
November 24, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Public health officials believe that nearly 26 million individuals throughout the United States are impacted by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can be permanent or temporary, resulting from contact with hazardous sound levels above 85 decibels (dB). The types of sounds that may result in NIHL cover anything from common city traffic at about 85 […]
November 19, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
When it’s time to select a new hearing aid, you’ll find that there are many types and styles from which to select. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are one of the most popular choices. Just as you’d expect from any other type of product, BTEs have both pros and cons. If you are considering investing in […]
November 14, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you’ve bought a new hearing aid in the last couple of years, there is a chance that it is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Bluetooth is most commonly associated with hands-free cellular phone use, but it is also commonly used in mp3 players, computers, televisions and home phones. If your hearing aid features Bluetooth, you […]
October 28, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you’ve ever been at a live concert and found yourself thinking “This music is just too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you’ve become too old for this type of entertainment. This response could be your body’s means of telling you that you are in danger of hearing impairment. If following the event […]
October 21, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The canals in our ears are covered with hair follicles and glands that create an oily wax known as cerumen, or ear wax. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and protects it by attracting and collecting alien debris like dust and dirt, bacteria, and various microbes. Ear wax also helps to […]
October 15, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There are several different types of hearing loss, depending on which section of the auditory system is affected. The hearing loss may be sensorineural, conductive, mixed, functional or central. The starting point in creating a therapy plan is to correctly establish the type of hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss – When sound waves are not […]
October 9, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Do you have a loved one that really needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but won’t go along with your suggestions? It is very common for people to avoid seeking help for hearing loss, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing loss can help. These facts […]
September 30, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There is no one answer to the question “What kind of hearing aid battery will I need?” because hearing aid models and the batteries that power them common in many varieties. If you already use a hearing aid, review the device’s manual or the professionals who fit it for you to determine the proper battery […]
September 24, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Eat more carrots for good vision, is probably a bit of advice most of us were told as kids. Chances are that you were not given any similar recommendations about which foods were beneficial to your hearing or ears. Nowadays we can tell our children what things to eat for healthy hearing and ears, and […]