November 7, 2017
I hear it all of the time from people who talk to me about hearing aids: “Hearing aids will make me look old”. My response: No they won’t. In fact, the most popular hearing aids are so discrete that they often go unnoticed. I’ve helped many people find options that they are happy with. In fact, many […]
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November 1, 2017
The Merriam Webster dictionary would describes hoarse as “rough or harsh in sound”. A hoarse voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or show changes in volume or pitch. Voice changes, such as hoarseness, are related to disorders in the sound-producing parts (vocal folds) of the voice box (larynx). The important thing to note, is that hoarseness […]
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October 27, 2017
The American Academy of Audiology is encouraging people to remember how important hearing is to your daily life, along with encouraging hearing screenings and hearing protection. This month is dedicated to advance the profession of audiology by promoting awareness of audiology and educating the public about the importance of hearing protection. Audiologists are the primary […]
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October 11, 2017
It looks like Fall is finally coming to West Michigan and we want to make sure you are ready for those seasonal allergies to hit. First, you want to make sure to begin taking your usual allergy medication 2 weeks prior to your symptoms normally appearing. You also want to take it until about 2 weeks after the pollen […]
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October 10, 2017
Unfortunately, our hearing can easily become damaged from exposure to loud noise. Many of us forget, but hearing protection is an essential safety tool just like hard hats and harnesses. The best way to prevent noise induced hearing damage is to avoid loud noises, but that isn’t possible for everyone. Individuals who are exposed to […]
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October 2, 2017
What are they? How do they relate to hearing? The ear is an amazing structure. The above pictures show the cochlea (the hearing organ, on the left) and the hair cells (on the right). Hair cells are responsible for detecting movement (a sound wave), amplifying the sound and then transforming it from a vibration to […]
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