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Author: Dr Zhanneta Shapiro
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One software update. That’s all it took for Apple to turn its $249 earbuds into FDA-authorized hearing aids — and suddenly, the question I hear in my office more than any other shifted from “do I really need hearing aids?” to “can’t I just use my AirPods instead?” The honest answer, after more than fifteen…
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Getting hearing aids isn’t just about popping devices in your ears and calling it done. In my 15 years fitting patients with hearing aids, I’ve learned it’s a recalibration—a neurological one, actually—that takes patience, honest expectations, and the right roadmap. Sure, nearly 40% of folks with self-reported hearing problems now use amplification [1], but the…
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Young children can’t identify when they have an ear infection or other auditory health concerns. Learning the top causes of hearing loss in kids helps parents take a proactive approach and identify issues when they arise. Some ear issues are so gradual that older children don’t notice the change in their hearing.
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Have you ever wondered how sound waves and sound frequencies are translated into identifiable sounds? How we hear is a multi-step process involving the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and brain.
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Hearing loss is so gradual that you may not notice the decline. So, you need to know what to look for in yourself, your partner, friends, and family. The symptoms below alert you when to suspect hearing loss, or if you just misheard someone.
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The performance, clarity, and tailored functionality of hearing aids have never been better. However, there is a transition period where many new users experience sharp or metallic sounds. This is normal, and resolving tinny sounds in hearing aids is easy.