Patient Resources
What Will Happen If I Don’t Get Treatment for my Hearing Loss?
In this article, we're going to talk about untreated hearing loss. We usually think of hearing loss as a condition mostly affecting aging adults. The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders...
Troubleshooting Common Hearing Aid Problems
In most cases, hearing aids are essential for reconnecting my patients to the world of sound. Not only can they hear better, but their quality of life is also improved. Hearing aids are smart devices, but there are...
What is Conductive Hearing Loss?
How the ears operate is a miracle of design, and their role in keeping us connected and informed about the world around us is admirable. However, diminished hearing capacity causes frustration and becomes burdensome....
How Do I Know When to Upgrade My Hearing Aids?
With ongoing technological advancements, audiologists are discovering new ways to captivate and address hearing loss issues. As audiologists, we get several questions about hearing aids, one of which includes when to...
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...
How To Troubleshoot Common Issues With The ReSound Smart/3D App
Here at Alabama Hearing Associates, we pride ourselves on always putting our patients' needs first. If you haven't already heard, we now offer 'Ask The Audiologist' appointments that allow patients to see Dr. Susan and...
Understanding Your Hearing Test
What happens during a basic hearing test? Part of understanding your hearing test is being aware of what to expect during a basic hearing evaluation. Firstly, you will be seated in a soundproof booth, and single-use...
Are Hearing Aids and Sports a Safe Combination?
For athletes with hearing loss, the idea of combining hearing aids and sports can be daunting. They may worry about their devices falling out, getting damaged by sweat or water, or simply not being able to hear...
Teleaudiology: The Remote Hearing Care Service is Here to Stay
What spurred our teleaudiology services? 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...
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...
Our 19-Point Preventative Maintenance Plan For Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are built to be worn 10+ hours a day, 7 days a week, and in varying levels of humidity and heat, but routine hearing aid maintenance is still necessary for continued hearing aid satisfaction. It's no...
Have You Heard of Online Hearing Devices?
Online hearing devices are relatively new to the audiology world. With the internet providing manufacturers an avenue to sell their products, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. Professional marketing companies are...
Sound Notifications on Android Smartphones are Helping People with Hearing Loss
Google recently announced a new feature for Android smartphones called Sound Notifications. The Sound Notifications on Android is the latest of the several advancements technology companies have introduced to help...
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. In this blog, we'll discuss about the link between COVID 19 and hearing loss. Experts from the...
Alabama Hearing Associates Provide Drop-Off Service for Hearing Aid Maintenance
Although the world is a strange place right now, our key focus remains on our patients and the people in the Madison and Huntsville communities. And while we feel that hearing is an essential thing, we are also aware...