by meganbright | Aug 30, 2018 | Hearing Loss, Hearing Test
Hear and understand; one word means to perceive sound the other to comprehend the meaning. It’s possible to hear everything someone says but at the same time not understand what was said. Imagine listening to someone speak in a foreign language you would be able to...
by meganbright | Aug 30, 2018 | Hearing Loss, Hearing Test
Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. You are not alone. In the United States hearing loss follows only arthritis and health disease in the number of sufferers. Unfortunately, individuals with a hearing loss will wait for an average of 5 to 7 years to do...
by meganbright | Aug 30, 2018 | Associated Disorders
Can High Blood Pressure Cause Hearing Loss? You can have high blood pressure or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That’s because high blood pressure often does not cause signs of illness that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, is common in older...
by meganbright | Aug 28, 2018 | Hearing Loss
How is a mild hearing loss measured? We measure hearing levels in decibels. Decibels (dB) are measured logarithmically, not on linear or straight line. For example, if you have a hearing loss that averages 30dB, you would need a sound to be six times louder to...
by meganbright | Aug 28, 2018 | Hearing Loss, Hearing Test
A hearing test is never a bad idea. If you aren’t having any problems hearing now, establish a baseline assessment of your hearing. This baseline can be used as a comparison years from now when you’re sure you have a problem. Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test A...
