Helpful Hearing Apps for Smartphone Users
Nowadays, pretty much everybody has a smartphone. If you suffer from hearing loss in Charleston, there are some handy apps you can download for your phone. Most are inexpensive (or free) and can make your life quite a bit easier. Hearing Apps for iPhone Users Hearing impaired iPhone users might want to check out the…
10 Things Your Ears Tell You About Your Health
Few of us give much thought to our ears in Charleston, but these (usually) unassuming physical features have a lot to tell us about our overall health. A quick glance is sometimes enough to give us important clues about other underlying medical issues. Information Our Ears Provide According to your Charleston audiologist, your ears provide…
Risk Factors for Hearing Loss That Might Surprise You
Individuals with hearing loss in Charleston are most likely to blame age or noise exposure for their condition. While these are the most common causes, they aren’t the only ones that can cause hearing loss. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Loss According to your Charleston audiologist, the following conditions and habits can lead to hearing loss…
Conventional Smoke Detectors Might Not Help the Hearing-Impaired
People with hearing loss in Charleston have a higher risk of developing a variety of physical, social and psychological complications as a result of their impairment. We don’t mean to sound the alarm, but they are also less likely to awaken in time to escape a house fire should such a disaster occur. The Trouble…
Complications from Sleep Apnea Include Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea is a Sleeping Disorder Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that disrupts breathing and increases the risk of a number of serious health complications including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It affects an estimated 18 million Americans. If you suffer from sleep apnea in Charleston, you might be at risk of developing…
Tinnitus: What to Know About That Ringing in Your Ears
Why Do Your Ears Ring? Ever experience a ringing in your ears in a perfectly quiet setting? That’s a sign of tinnitus, a hearing problem that affects an estimated one in five people in Hilton Head and across the U.S. Tinnitus varies greatly between individuals; for some it is an occasional nuisance, while others find…
Seasonal Allergies May Affect Hearing Loss
For many areas of the country, the calendar says spring but a quick glance outside still makes it seem like winter. Fortunately, in Charleston, temperatures are pleasant without being too hot yet. No wonder many South Carolinians rate spring as their favorite season! You might be less fond of springtime if you suffer from allergies,…
What is Your Vestibular System?
We’re willing to bet the majority of folks in Beaufort take walking for granted. It’s as natural as breathing and blinking and seeing the Patriots in the Super Bowl yet again. But moving from place to place without falling is a surprisingly complex “balancing act” – pun intended. How the Balance System Works Maintaining balance…
Safe Driving Tips for People with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss in Charleston, you need to take extra precautions in many areas of your life. This is especially true when you slide behind the wheel. Driving already demands concentration; the hearing impaired must be extra vigilant before hitting the road. Get Your Motor Running, Head Out on the Highway…Safely Most drivers…
Break Out the Floss to Prevent Hearing Loss
Few people in Charleston give much thought to their hearing while brushing their teeth, but they might be tempted to break out the floss more often given the connection between oral health and hearing loss. The Link Between Hearing & Oral Hygiene An attractive smile isn’t just appealing to others – it can help keep…