COVID-19 is known to produce a variety of health issues. But new research has revealed that it may also damage our hearing. Experts from the University College London (UK) have linked the virus to sudden sensorineural hearing loss – where a person rapidly loses their...
People are often amazed when I explain how widespread an issue hearing loss is in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control report hearing loss is the nation’s third most common chronic physical health problem. Since I’m an audiologist,...
At Alabama Hearing Associates, our commitment to providing the highest quality of care includes maintaining our focus on the latest research related to hearing loss. In these unusual times, my colleague, Dr. Susan Sheehy, and I realize the importance of keeping up...
At Alabama Hearing Associates, the team feels privileged to help people every day get the right support and treatment for their conditions. Over the past 29 years, they’ve seen the life-changing benefits that doctors of audiology can have on so many of their patients....
Throughout Hearing Health Awareness Month, the Alabama Hearing Associates team has been demonstrating why it’s important to get regular hearing assessments. But the question on many people’s lips is, “Just what happens during the experience?” This is perfectly normal....
Throughout Hearing Health Awareness Month, the Alabama Hearing Associates team is spreading the word about why regular check-ups are crucial. Today, this message is more important than ever, as hearing loss is on the rise not just in our state but across the US....
