September 24, 2026 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | Hearing Aids News
That sudden high-pitched squeal from your hearing aid is embarrassing, and it can make you want to turn the device off altogether. The good news is that whistling is one of the most common hearing aid complaints, and it usually has a simple fix. Sometimes it’s earwax or a loose fit. Other times it’s a […]
Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Is It a Medical Emergency? Short answer: yes, treat it as one. If your hearing drops in one ear over a few hours or days, don’t wait to see if it clears up. Getting checked quickly gives you the best chance of getting your hearing back. What sudden hearing […]
August 13, 2026 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Modern hearing aids aim to effectively treat your individual hearing loss profile. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and provide the […]
For mothers and fathers of newborns, receiving news of an infant’s hearing impairment often feels distressing and daunting. Fortunately, through prompt detection and medical intervention, young children with hearing deficits will successfully grow and succeed. Remarkably, such young children can gain verbal abilities, social skills, and solid bonds within their surroundings, cultivating a deeply rich […]
Auditory impairment is not merely an anatomical deficit; it remains a deeply personal hurdle that quietly influences how people interact with their environment. While auditory decline is commonly characterized by reduced sound sharpness, its unseen psychological consequences carry immense weight as the primary bodily limitations. Spanning from daily irritation to chronic loneliness, unaddressed hearing loss […]
It is a well-documented biological fact that dogs with long, floppy ears do not capture directional sound waves as efficiently as pointed-ear breeds. Most people find it natural that domestic cats, dogs, and hamsters possess specialized muscular control to shift their ear orientation, boosting signal tracking from all directions. Yet, our household pets are not […]
You love your car. The independence that driving provides is irreplaceable to you, but could your choice of transport be quietly driving permanent acoustic trauma? Driven by these concerns, let’s explore how transport choices influence long-term wellness. In this analysis, we will investigate the mechanical triggers of vehicle-related hearing loss and outline practical strategies to […]
What causes that peculiar, unprompted sound that feels like ambient static or trapped air whispering in your ears? Why can’t anyone else hear it? This localized head noise is a genuine physiological event, not a trick of the mind. Fortunately, your symptoms do not point to “phantom ring syndrome,” a psychological habit among heavy smartphone […]
It’s been a long day, and there’s nothing you’re looking forward to more than a good night’s sleep. The moment you settle beneath the covers and the household settles into silence, an intrusive phantom noise suddenly commands your full attention. Should your phantom ear noises seem much more severe at bedtime, rest assured that this […]
May 28, 2026 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Many people delay getting hearing aids because they don’t think they’ll like how they look or feel. That defensive reaction is totally logical from a consumer standpoint! In some cases, people even worried that they might be left out of conversation altogether by others who assumed they wouldn’t be able to hear or comprehend. Consequently, […]
