How Hearing Aids Help You Understand Sound
Hearing loss is typically gradual. So gradual in fact that many people don’t realize they are experiencing it at first. In quiet environments, they might continue to hear just fine, but when they’re out at a dinner party or enjoying Sunday brunch at Herb & Wood, words become harder to distinguish. The mix of several…
Do Sounds Seem Muffled? It May Just Be Temporary.
When leaving a concert or a loud sporting event, it is common to feel like your hearing is off. Sounds may seem muffled, your ears may feel full or you may even experience a ringing in one or both of your ears. This sensation is known as temporary threshold shift (TTS). What Causes Temporary Threshold…
If Better Hearing Isn’t Enough, Here’s 6 More Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects every aspect of your life, from talking to the vendors at the farmer’s market on Hillcrest Farmers Market to watching TV at home. But despite its impact, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids. If you’re on the fence about this decision, below are…
Teaching Kids About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
You teach your children how to drive safely, how to correctly cross the street and how to take care of their mental and physical health. But what about instilling healthy hearing habits? Below is a look at the importance of teaching your children about what can cause noise-induced hearing loss and what they can do…
Can Headphones and Earbuds Harm Your Hearing?
Listening to your favorite band or podcast while on a walk through Balboa Park may be beneficial for your mental health, but it could be putting your ears at risk. Exposure to music that is too loud can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Sounds are measured in decibels (dB). Anything over…
What Hearing Protection Options Do Musicians Have?
A musician’s ears and ability to hear is one of their greatest assets and holds the key to their livelihood. But continuous exposure to loud rehearsals and long shows can put their ears at risk. If you are in a band or spend a lot of time around instruments, wearing hearing protection can significantly decrease…
How Tinnitus Affects Musicians
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in your ears with no external sound source. Tinnitus is fairly common among the general population, affecting approximately 10-15% of people in the U.S., but its prevalence among musicians is much higher – around 30-50%. What Causes Tinnitus? Within the ears are tiny…
Can Music Cause Hearing Loss?
The two most common causes of hearing loss are aging and exposure to noise. While there may not be anything you can do to prevent yourself from getting older, you can do something about loud noises. One of the biggest culprits of exposure to noise is listening to music. Noised-Induced Hearing Loss In order to…
How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?
While selecting the right hearing aid for your type and degree of hearing loss is important, having the device fit correctly is crucial for success. Below is a breakdown of what goes into a hearing aid fitting appointment and why this is one of the most important steps in the treatment process. Types of Hearing…
Is Technology Hurting Your Hearing?
The technology around us is continuing to evolve at a staggering rate. As the number of individuals being diagnosed with hearing loss also increases, it may be tempting to connect the two. But is technology really to blame for the increased prevalence of hearing loss? The Rise of the Earbud In-ear earbuds have become increasingly…