December 19, 2017
The holidays are the time to spend with family and friends sharing in laughter and creating memories. For individuals with hearing loss those gatherings can be noisy, which may impact the quality of their interactions. Sophisticated hearing devices with noise reduction technology help improve the clarity of speech in complex listening situations, but sometimes the […]
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If you or your child are interested in pursuing allergy skin testing, it can be helpful to know what to expect ahead of time. Initially, it will require scheduling a new patient consultation to discuss symptoms, past treatments, and medications. At that time, your provider may order skin testing, which you may schedule at check […]
December 12, 2017
What is an FM system? FM is a frequency modulation system that can be used in schools to help with children who have a hearing loss or difficulty holding attention in the classroom. The four main advantages of the FM system are: Reducing background noise Improving speech clarity and understanding Hearing from a distance Reducing […]
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November 30, 2017
Chemical peels are popular skin treatments of the face. A “peel” often does not result in visible peeling of the skin. It is a gentle, chemical removal of the outermost layer of the skin and is performed in the office. There are varying strengths and types of peels, and our most popular peel is the […]
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November 20, 2017
It is normal for ear canals to produce ear wax, or cerumen. Cerumen is there to provide protection to the ear from dust and other microorganisms. It is also normal for excess wax to naturally expel from the ear canal on its own. Cerumen is there to provide protection to the ear from dust and […]
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November 13, 2017
Many of us don’t even realize that we have hearing loss. The gradual drop in hearing is so slow that our brain doesn’t allude us to it. Think of it like gradual weight gain or weight loss. As an individual, I don’t notice the gradual weight changes until something happens to make me notice. Someone […]
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