Hearing Loss from Balloons?
A new study by a pair of researchers at the University of Alberta found that the sound of a popping balloon can be louder than a gunshot. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Sounds are measured in decibels; anything over 85 dB can cause hearing loss. Noise induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to an extremely loud…
How to Test Kids for Hearing Loss
Nearly three of every one thousand babies are born with some form of hearing loss. In most cases, however, hearing issues aren’t discovered in children until they are at least two years old. The first two years of a child’s life are hugely important in physical development as well as in forming emotional, learning and…
The Dangers of Cotton Swabs
Your San Diego audiologist would be the first to tell you not to put something in your ear. And of course you would agree with them! I bet you even still agree with them when you are using a cotton swab to clean out your ear after a shower. Unfortunately, cotton swabs are in fact…
Why Socialization is Good for Your Hearing
We previously published an article about the role socializing plays in your ability to hear. One study suggested that more social interactions increase your capacity to understand social sounds. It also showed that these sounds can physically modify the ear to increase sensitivity, though the precise location of this change is unknown. This research has…
High-Frequency Hearing Loss
One of the most common types of hearing loss is high-frequency hearing loss. People in San Diego and around the country with this condition have trouble hearing sounds in the 2,000 to 8,000 Hz range. This typically prevents individuals from hearing s, h or f sounds as well as women and children. Other sounds these…
Hearing Loss Facts for Summer
Do you know how to protect your ears from hearing loss all winter long? There are plenty of festive activities throughout the summer months, some of which may increase your risk for noise-induced hearing loss if. Many San Diego residents remain unaware of the potential problems caused by noise from Padres games and other high-volume…
How to Diagnose Tinnitus
Wow, that fly sure is annoying. If you are one of the almost 50 million people in San Diego and throughout the country that has just realized there is in fact no bee, you are probably suffering from tinnitus. So, How do you diagnose tinnitus? What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a…
Hearing Loss’ Connection to Mental Health
Have you ever sat by yourself in a quiet room for days or weeks on end? Hopefully not. Unfortunately, this is how many individuals with untreated hearing loss in San Diego live their everyday lives. There are 48 million Americans suffering from hearing loss but only one in five of them actually seeks treatment. These…
Hearing Aid Attachments
The Right Attachments for Your Hearing Aids You bought the best hearing aids in San Diego, your hearing is as good as it can get now, right? Wrong! There are many additional features, called hearing aid accessories that can be added to your device to elevate your hearing even more. Think of them like attachments…
Why Do You Hear a Ringing in Your Ear?
Have you ever thought you heard a fax coming in only to realize that you have not owned a personal fax machine for at least two decades? Hearing a low buzzing, hissing, ringing in the ear, roaring or clicking is a sign you may be suffering from tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation…