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Teleaudiology: The Remote Hearing Care Service is Here to Stay
Back in April, when ‘Stay at Home’ orders were put in place across Alabama, many audiologists and hearing care professionals closed their doors, resulting in many people struggling to find the help or advice they...
Sound Notifications on Android Smartphones are Helping People with Hearing Loss
Google recently announced a new feature for Android smartphones called Sound Notifications. The feature is the latest of the several advancements technology companies have introduced to help people with hearing loss....
The Amazing Truth About Earwax
Let’s face it: earwax (also known as cerumen) is often considered the dirty, smelly part of audiology. In over twenty-nine years of treating patients, I have been amazed at how the presence of earwax horrifies my...
After 16 years, we say, ‘Thank you, Pam!’
Jan and I planted the seeds of Alabama Hearing Associates almost 20 years ago. But there has been someone who has nurtured the office right alongside us. That person has been Pam Moore Chambers, our fantastic office...
What Are the Links Between COVID-19 And Sudden Hearing Loss?
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 is the Third Most Common Health Problem in the USA
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...
Does Hearing Loss Belong on the List of COVID-19 Symptoms?
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...
Why We’re Passionate About Healthy Hearing | Hearing Health Awareness Month
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...
What Happens at A Hearing Assessment? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
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...
Why Do So Many People Have an Untreated Hearing Loss? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
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...
How We Continued to Support Our Patients During the Spring 2020 Coronavirus Shut-Down
The last several months have felt like a far-fetched Hollywood plot as our world has completely changed. Who would have thought we’d all be wearing face masks, watching our church services on Facebook or YouTube,...
Why Face Masks Are a Problem for People With Hearing Loss
Although face masks are a problem for people with hearing loss, I want to emphasize our audiology clinic fully supports face coverings to limit the spread of COVID-19. Yet, face masks create a barrier in communication...
Can You Have Hearing Loss in One Ear?
It's unconventional, but I'm going to start our discussion by answering the title question. Can you have hearing loss in one ear? The simple answer is yes. Note: Sudden hearing loss in one ear is an urgent health issue...
How to Resolve Common Issues on the ReSound Smart/3D App
Here at Alabama Hearing Associates, we pride ourselves on always putting our patients' needs first. Now there is a great need for social distancing, we have had to adapt our services so that we can still help our...
What You Need to Know Ahead of an Appointment
What you can expect from us: Our staff will be wearing masks, face shields, or both Each morning before work, every staff member will have their temperature checked and will be screened for symptoms Appointment times...
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