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Tinnitus Management as Routines Change
Season changes often mean routine changes, especially moving from winter to spring and moving from spring to summer. It’s common to go outside more often and make more social plans after we slough off the…
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How to Prepare for a Hearing Test When You’re Feeling Uncertain or Stressed
We know that it can be nerve-wracking to take a test or start a new program, even when you know it’ll be good for your health and overall well-being. If you have an appointment for…
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Hearing Hazards of Spring Yardwork and DIY Projects
We love the renewed energy we feel when spring finally starts to make itself known, and the itch to start a new house project and work in the yard. In the excitement, don’t forget to…
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All About Sound Sensitivity: Hyperacusis and Misophonia
If you have a sound sensitivity condition, certain sounds in your environment can seem unbearably loud and/or trigger an extreme reaction. This hypersensitivity can be annoying, painful and even debilitating. The two most prominent types…
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Can Viruses Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is an incredibly complex condition, and there are many factors that can influence hearing health or cause hearing loss. While some of them are well-known—aging and exposure to loud noise, for example—others may…
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Small Habits that Help with Long-Term Hearing Health
Hearing loss is not always inevitable. In fact, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is entirely preventable. That said, it’s estimated that as much as 24% of the general adult population has some degree of NIHL, and…
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Does Your Teen Need Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss is often perceived as a condition primarily affecting older patients, but it is also becoming increasingly common among teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five teens experiences some level…
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Keeping Your Hearing Devices On for Healthier Hearing
While most patients diagnosed with hearing loss are eager to treat it, others question the need for improved hearing since they live a quiet and private lifestyle. At SH Audiology, we often find ourselves faced…
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New Year, New Hearing, New You!
If any of your New Year’s resolutions were to “live healthier” and “be happier,” here’s an ideal way to accomplish both: Improve your hearing. Stay Healthy With Optimal Hearing When it comes to your overall…
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How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested? A Guide for Every Age
Approximately 15% of American adults report hearing trouble, and this group includes all adults age 18 and older. It’s essential to monitor your hearing health, even if you don’t believe you have any symptoms of…
