How to Protect Your Hearing Aids While Swimming in Philadelphia, PA If you plan on spending a lot of time at the local pool or aquatic center, it’s essential to know how to properly protect your hearing aids while having fun in the water. You might be under the impression your active lifestyle days are over when you get hearing aids. However, […]
How Your Ears Help with Balance Hearing is a complex sense, intricately connecting us to the world through sound. Many patients who visit Main Line Audiology in Philadelphia, PA don’t realize the connection between their ears and sense of balance. Beyond simply taking in what’s around you, the inner workings of your ears are vital in maintaining your equilibrium. Our hearing care […]
Facts You Probably Might Not Know About Ears Our ears are more than just a way to pick up the sounds around us; they are intricate and fascinating organs that play a crucial role in our daily lives. You can learn fun facts about ears from the hearing professionals at Main Line Audiology in Philadelphia, PA that might make you appreciate them […]
Dangers of Leaving Water in Ears Water in the ears is a common issue experienced by many, and our team at Main Line Audiology has seen how this affects Philadelphia, PA patients and its relation to hearing loss. Swimmers are especially prone to it following a pleasant dip in the pool, but it can even happen in the shower. Perhaps you’ve encountered […]
Staying Active with Hearing Aids in Philadelphia, PA It’s important to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. If you wear hearing aids, you might have trouble keeping them in while working out or worry they could get damaged. To maximize the benefits your hearing aids provide, caring for them properly is essential. A simple drop on the floor can damage the sensitive […]
Adjusting to Hearing Aids When any patient gets new hearing aids at Main Line Audiology in Philadelphia, PA, we know how life-changing it is. However, it does come with a notable adjustment period. This is true even for those who currently have hearing aids and are replacing them with new devices. The transition to incorporating hearing aids into daily life isn’t always […]
Proper Hearing Aid Fittings for Patients in Philadelphia, PA Hearing aids are life-changing devices designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. However, some patients can have issues keeping them securely in their ears. It can be frustrating dealing with hearing aids that keep falling out, especially when you work and maintain an active lifestyle. At Main Line Audiology, our hearing aid […]
Hearing Aid Airport Security Tips for Patients in Philadelphia, PA If you’ve never traveled with hearing aids before, you might be wondering what the protocol is when going through airport security. Some patients worry they will get hassled by TSA personnel about their hearing aids while walking through the metal detector or have issues with the conveyor belts. We assure you that […]
Effectively Preventing Hearing Loss for Patients in Philadelphia, PA Many patients wonder if noise-canceling headphones are an effective way to reduce the risk of hearing loss. While they can reduce noise exposure, it’s important to understand how effectively noise-canceling headphones safeguard your hearing health and what factors influence their performance. Your ears are sensitive, with 100 decibels of sound causing permanent damage […]
Locating Digital Hearing Aids for Patients in Philadelphia, PA If you’ve lost a hearing aid or both devices, rest assured it happens more often than you might think. They’re tiny, and some hearing aids today are so comfortable you might not notice when they fall out. We hear many stories of patients misplacing their hearing aids around the house, losing one while […]
Do you ever notice your ears heating up and wonder what’s causing your red, hot ears? We often discuss why ears get hot suddenly at Main Line Audiology in Philadelphia, PA. It’s a curious and somewhat peculiar sensation that brings up conversations about high blood pressure, stress, or embarrassment, with the old saying “someone must be talking about me” making the rounds. […]
Living with tinnitus can feel like carrying around an unwelcome guest that just won’t leave. It’s that ringing, buzzing, or humming in your ears that seems to have a mind of its own. While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure for tinnitus, understanding what worsens it can offer a sense of control and relief. That’s why knowing the dos and don’ts to follow when […]
It’s not often you get official permission to remove items from your personal hygiene to-do list, but here’s one for you: stop cleaning your ears with swabs. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), your local hearing care professional, your grandmother—and even the box of swabs in your bathroom—urge you to avoid sticking anything into your ear that (say it with […]
Public opinion surrounding marijuana and cannabinoids have transformed remarkably over the past several decades. The majority of states now permit the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal applications. Not as many states have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, but even that would have been unthinkable even just ten or fifteen years ago. Cannabinoids are identified as a group of substances derived […]
Summertime means splashing in the water, holidays, and lots of good stuff to eat. When summertime comes, certain things to eat go to the top of everyone’s must-have list. If you suffer from tinnitus, you may discover that some of these tasty treats can provide relief. How well you hear, and not what you eat is really the issue. What you eat […]
Public opinion surrounding marijuana and cannabinoids has changed significantly over the last several decades. Cannabinoids, marijuana, and THC products are now allowed for medical use in many states. The idea that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been hard to imagine 10 years ago. Any compounds produced by the cannabis plant (the marijuana plant, basically) are […]
You’re living with tinnitus and you’ve learned to adjust your life to it. In order to tune out the persistent ringing, you always keep the TV on. You refrain from going out for happy hour with coworkers because the loud music at the bar makes your tinnitus worse for days. You make appointments regularly to try new therapies and new techniques. Over […]
The real issue with chronic tinnitus is not just that you have a ringing in your ears. It’s the continual non-stop ringing, that’s the real issue. The continuous noise, possibly rather modest in volume, may begin as little more than an annoyance. But after a day or a week or a month, that ringing or buzzing can become aggravating, frustrating, even debilitating. That’s why it’s […]
Tinnitus, as with lots of chronic conditions, has a mental health component to it. Coping with the symptoms isn’t the only difficulty. It’s handling the symptoms constantly never knowing for certain if they will go away. Sadly, for some people, tinnitus can bring about depression. According to a study conducted by the Stockholm Public Health Cohort (SPHC) and published in the Journal […]
You get up in the morning, and there’s ringing in your ears. This is odd because they weren’t doing that last night. So now you’re asking yourself what the cause might be: recently, you’ve been keeping your music at a moderate volume and you haven’t been working in a loud environment. But you did have a headache yesterday, and you did take […]
The cause of tinnitus, a persistent buzzing or ringing in the ears, is generally ambiguous. But one thing we know for certain is that if you have hearing loss your probability of experiencing tinnitus rises. Up to 90% of people who suffer from tinnitus also have hearing loss according to HIAA. Your lifestyle, age, and genetics can all take part in the […]
The last time you ate dinner with family, you were rather aggravated. It wasn’t because of family crisis (this time). No, the issue was that you couldn’t hear a thing over the loud noise of the room. So you didn’t hear the details about Nancy’s promotion, and you didn’t have a chance to ask about Todd’s new puppy. It was frustrating. You […]
Your ability to hear is valuable – once you lose it, the likelihood of getting it back in its natural form is slim to nil. But strangely, the general public tends to disregard hearing loss. In the US alone, one in eight individuals over the age of 12 suffer from neglected and permanent hearing loss. Protecting your hearing from the start is […]
Hearing loss is widely recognized to be a process that develops slowly. It can be rather subtle for this very reason. Your hearing gets worse not in huge leaps but by tiny steps. And that can make the progressive decline in your hearing hard to keep track of, particularly if you aren’t looking for it. For this reason, it’s important to be […]
One way your body provides information to you is through pain response. It’s not a terribly enjoyable approach but it can be effective. When that megaphone you’re standing near gets too loud, the pain lets you know that severe ear damage is happening and you instantly (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from that extremely loud environment. But, in […]
If you cut your arm, it heals. If you stub your toe, it may feel painful and swollen but the inflammation will subside, and you’ll feel better in a little while. Even if you break a bone, when correctly set, it will heal. But what if you lose your hearing? Is it possible for the inner ear to heal? Will your hearing […]
An estimated 50% of individuals over the age of 75 have some form of hearing loss and that’s why most people consider it an issue for older people. But in spite of the fact that in younger people it’s entirely preventable, studies show that they too are in danger of developing hearing loss. In fact, 34% of the 479 freshmen who were […]
The buzzing in your ear keeps worsening. At first, you could barely notice it. But after being at the construction site all day (for work), you’ve noticed just how loud (and how relentless) that buzzing has become. These sounds can take many forms, like ringing, buzzing, or any number of sounds. You’re thinking about coming in to see us, but you’re wondering: […]
You finally obtained those new hearing aids. You’re so excited to be able to dive into your social life again. No more missed transitions or confused conversations. But there’s an issue: everything sounds just a little off. That’s because it’ll probably take you some time to adjust to a new pair of hearing aids. Often, this transition can be frustrating. After all, […]
As a swimmer, you enjoy being in the water. When you were younger, everyone said you were part fish because you loved to swim so much the pool was your second home. The water seems a bit…louder… than normal today. And then you realize your oversight: you went into the pool with your hearing aid in. And you don’t know if it’s […]
Intimacy isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We understand. The advertising on these little devices is rather straightforward. Less defined expressions like poetry, music, and art are more suited to the topic of love. And yet, the two are inextricably connected to the point where you may want to start viewing your hearing […]
Who doesn’t love finding a good bargain? But you should be careful and watch out for little details when it comes to your health. The names “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” might seem similar but they are actually completely different devices. And your overall hearing and health could suffer severe consequences if you make the wrong choice about this. What is a […]
Saving money just feels great, right? It can be exhilarating when you’ve received a good deal on something, and the larger discount, the more satisfied you are. It’s a little too easy, then, to make the cost your main criteria, to always choose the least expensive option, to let your coupons make your consumer decisions for you. When it comes to buying a pair […]
Hearing loss is a widespread problem in the U.S., one affecting 48 million people – approximately 20 percent of the entire population. The chances you know someone who has hearing loss are around 1 in 5. Generally, hearing loss is due to prolonged exposure to loud sounds or simply the consequences of aging. For some individuals, though, hearing loss is a symptom […]
Are you finding yourself talking less often on the phone because you have trouble hearing? You may feel isolated as time passes because of your hearing loss. It isn’t necessary to give up talking on the phone. You can definitely discover methods to remain in touch with your friends and loved ones. Communication is The key They say communication is the indispensable […]
You’re supposed to wear your hearing aids every day. But before you recycle your milk jugs, you’re supposed to wash them out too. We don’t always do what we’re supposed to. So yeah, you forget to take your hearing aids out of their storage container now and then. You might even forget to use it for more than one day. That isn’t a […]
Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static” or whooshing noises in your ear can all be signs of a disorder known as tinnitus. Here is some essential facts. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come out of nowhere? In the case of somebody who uses hearing aids, it might mean they fitting and adjustments. But if you don’t […]
When you’re ready to use a hearing aid, you probably want to know if you qualify for monetary assistance, especially if you have insurance coverage. Insurance varies widely, not only by company, but even by individual plan. In addition, some states mandate hearing care coverage. As insurance coverage may change annually, it is important to get the latest information on your specific […]
The summer of 2022 brought big change for anyone interested in buying a hearing aid. As of August 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will now allow for over-the-counter (OTC) sale of hearing aids. Knowing that untreated hearing loss brings major health risks that range from cognitive decline through depression, this is fantastic news! OTC hearing aids will […]
It’s important to look for a clinic that is committed to providing you the best hearing care possible.