Is It Safe to Visit Your Audiologist?
COVID-19 has caused many to delay appointments they would otherwise prioritize. As businesses and public spaces begin to reopen, you may be asking yourself if it’s really safe to schedule your next audiology appointment. We want to let you know that we are taking precautions to ensure our staff and patients remain as safe as…
Stay Safe This Fourth of July
Coronavirus safety concerns have led to a lot of cancelled plans this summer, and this includes public fireworks displays. These cancellations have led to a major uptick in firework purchases by people wanting to host their own displays at home, according to owner of Fireworks Masters, Kevin Carpenter. “Business started early, and it has doubled…
The Degrees of Hearing Loss
Your hearing ability is measured in two ways: volume and frequency. Volume, or loudness, is measured in decibels (dB) and frequency, or pitch, is measured in hertz (Hz). As hearing loss progresses, it tends to become more difficult to hear sounds that are low in volume (like rustling leaves) and those high in frequency (like…
Can Exercise Cause Hearing Loss?
There’s no doubt that exercise has a myriad of benefits for the body and mind. But if you’re not careful while you work out, you can hurt yourself – including your hearing. Below is an overview of the risks of certain types of exercises associated with hearing loss. Weightlifting and Hearing Loss Heavy exertion caused…
How You Should Clean Your Ears
Earwax, known medically as cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance that lubricates and protects the ear canal by trapping debris and bacteria. While natural jaw movements during talking and chewing help earwax work its way out, sometimes it can become impacted. Below is a guide for safely removing impacted earwax. When to Remove Earwax Earwax…
Which Instruments Put Your Hearing Most at Risk?
Noise induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time. Working in construction or at a night club can put your ears at risk, but did you ever think about the dangerous environment for musicians playing in an orchestra? Study on the Loudest Instruments A study conducted by…
Surprising Factors that Can Affect Your Hearing
We all know that the natural aging process and listening to excessively loud music can cause hearing loss. However, there are many other factors that can affect your hearing. Below is a list of ways you may be putting your hearing risk. Blood-Related Conditions High blood pressure, high cholesterol and both types of diabetes affect…
Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Earbuds
Thanks to personal music players and smartphones, it’s become easier than ever to take your music or podcasts on-the-go. But there are real dangers associated with bad listening habits. If you’re not careful, your headphones or earbuds can cause permanent hearing loss. Below is a guide for safe listening so you can prevent noise-induced hearing…
4 Steps to Treat Profound Hearing Loss
Your degree of hearing loss can range from mild to profound. For those with profound hearing loss, seeking help from an experienced audiologist is crucial. Below are the four steps of treatment. Hearing Evaluation In order to put together a treatment plan, your Charleston audiologist needs to know everything they can about your type and…
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
There is no clear line between what is considered normal hearing and what level of hearing loss requires treatment. Each degree of hearing loss has different options for treatment and different expectant outcomes. Understanding your degree of hearing loss is key to choosing proper treatment. How Is Sound Measured? Before you can understand the results…