For the last couple of months, we’ve all had to learn different ways to communicate while we work, live, and learn remotely. Whether you have hearing loss or work with someone who does, check out these best practices for effective communication. In The Classroom Due to the coronavirus outbreak, educators have had to come up

Hyperacusis, misophonia, tinnitus, phonophobia. The list of hearing sensitivities is long and has far-reaching implications. The first step in finding a solution is determining your type of hearing sensitivity. Pay attention to how you react to certain sounds. That’s often the most telling sign. Tinnitus Does anybody else hear that ringing? If it’s just you,

When you arrive for your appointment, you will be asked to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. We are limiting the amount of people in the office; if you are able to attend alone, please do. If the patient is a minor, one

Listening devices like headphones and earbuds are everywhere. We use them for music, radio, podcasts, and movies to ensure privacy and not disturb others. But with COVID-19 shutting down most schools, online learning has become yet another risk to hearing health. Cilia Cilia are the delicate hair cells in your ears responsible for transmitting electrical

Whether you have previous hearing loss or not, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) can be disorienting, even frightening. SSHL is sudden hearing loss in one or both ears that can occur immediately or over several days. Causes There’s a laundry list of things that can cause SSHL, but determining the cause will be essential to

Online education became the norm very quickly, and many educators and students are finding they need to adjust to an entirely different way of presenting and receiving information. There is absolutely a learning curve and, fortunately, many schools have embraced change and innovation. For a student with auditory processing difficulties, online learning can be a

You’re probably so accustomed to the dull roar of traffic and construction that you don’t even notice it anymore. What’s the problem? It’s just noise, right? Wrong. It’s noise pollution, and it affects approximately 30 million Americans every day. It’s defined as sounds or noises that disrupt hearing and overall health. Sources Of Noise Pollution

Hearing loss does not discriminate when it comes to age. More young adults and teenagers are developing hearing loss earlier because of noise-induced damage. By The Numbers The millennial generation is people born between 1981 to 1996. One in five millennials suffer from hearing loss, but this phenomenon affects younger generations too. About 17% of

You don’t have to run a jackhammer for eight hours a day to be at risk for workplace hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition in the United States, and noisy jobs can negatively impact your ears. Some industries pose a particular risk for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) like construction, music,

There are only two audiologists in all of North Carolina that have met a set of specific criteria that makes them stand out from the crowd – and we’re proud to be one of them. We are excited be part of the inaugural group of approved providers endorsed by Dr. Clifford Olson, AKA Dr. Cliff