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When it comes to your hearing health, staying up to date with the ever-evolving technological advancements and services available is an essential part of continuing care. Whether you want more information on how hearing aids work or need to talk financing, we’ve got a wealth of knowledge ready for you in one simple place. Gallaher’s House of Hearing Aids empowers patients by providing this additional layer of support and comfort before upcoming appointments.
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What Exactly is Hearing Loss?
It is never too late to get evaluated for hearing loss. Many live with the condition for years before realizing there is a problem. Although hearing loss is common, early detection can help you ward off long-term deteriorative impacts.
There is an overwhelming number of great hearing aids and compatible accessories. A guide filters all of the important information regarding styles, features and technology into a more digestible format for consumers. This information can be used to make decisions not only on device type, but potential upgrades for current wearers. Even a small feature like a style change can have a huge impact on the usability of a hearing aid.
More on Guide to Hearing AidsThe hearing process starts with sound traveling through the outer ear into the ear canal. Inside the ear canal, sound waves come into contact and vibrate the eardrum. The journey ends when the cochlea translates the vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to process. This happens in real time, and the actual process is a lot more involved when different sounds are heard.
More on Hearing – How the Ear WorksHearing loss presents a lot more than a simple physical limit that needs to be overcome. There are psychological effects that stack, with isolation being at the top of the list. Not being able to communicate sets a boundary that is hard to overcome. With untreated hearing loss, that boundary turns into a bigger problem than it needs to be.
More on Impacts of Untreated Hearing LossCurrent hearing news covers breakthrough treatments, discoveries and devices. There is a lot of helpful information about the dangers that affect worldwide hearing. As the world modernizes, it is important for the hearing industry to keep up with the pace. New links to hearing loss are uncovered yearly, so the impact of this knowledge is essential.
More on Latest Hearing Health NewsConductive hearing loss is a problem with the outer or middle ear. Sensorineural hearing loss is a problem with the inner ear or auditory nerve. When it is a combination of these two, the type of hearing loss is classified as mixed. Testing is the only way to accurately classify the severity of the condition in one or both ears.
More on Types of Hearing LossDo you have questions about hearing aids? Our Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids provides an in-depth breakdown of the different types of hearing devices, as well as the technology available for all forms of hearing loss.
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