Patient Resources
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...
COVID-19 Announcement – April 24, 2020 Update
It is amazing how quickly the world has changed! In preparing to re-open, we realize that the “new normal” may take much longer than we would have hoped. At Alabama Hearing Associates, we are implementing best practice...
Covid-19 Update
As you may know, Governor Ivey enacted a closure of nonessential business from March 27 through April 17. Our President has already urged Americans to continue distancing themselves 6 ft from others through April 30,...
How To Change The Filters On Your Hearing Aids
Earwax is essential to your ears’ health. It protects your skin inside your ear canal and works as a lubricant to keep your ears free from dirt and bacteria. However, when it comes to hearing aids, earwax can do more...
Two Different Types of Hearing Loss
As a doctor of audiology, an integral part of my practice includes identifying different types of hearing loss and their causes through various assessments and examinations. Once I have identified the type and cause, I...
