06/01/2025 | Frequently Asked Questions, Hearing Loss, Hearing Test, Patient Resources
A basic hearing test measures how softly you can hear sounds across different pitches and helps identify the type, shape, and severity of hearing loss using air and bone conduction testing. Understanding your audiogram explains why sounds may feel unclear or muffled...
05/02/2025 | Hearing Loss
Swimmer’s ear, otherwise known as otitis externa, is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal. It usually occurs when water remains trapped in the ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that harbors bacterial or fungal growth. This is a...
04/05/2025 | Hearing Aids
Tinnitus is a common auditory condition characterized by the perception of sound in the absence of any external stimuli. It may manifest as a ringing, hissing, buzzing, or other persistent sounds in the ears or head. While there is currently no known cure for...
01/29/2025 | Hearing Loss
Tinnitus is when you hear sounds that aren’t really there. People often call it “ringing in the ears,” but it can also sound like humming, buzzing, thumping, or grinding. This condition affects about 15-20% of people in the United States,...
01/05/2025 | How To Adjust To New Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
Alabama Hearing Associates has audiologists providing expert hearing care and hearing solutions, including hearing aids, hearing accessories, and ear wax removal in Huntsville and Madison, AL. Here at Alabama Hearing Associates, we pride ourselves on always putting...
