Audiology Fails to Fall on Deaf Ears
Albuquerque Speech Language Hearing Center as the Solution for the Hearing Impaired. Albuquerque Speech Language Hearing Center provides remedies for hearing loss, speech and language deficiencies, and innovative approaches to audiology. When Mary Pfeister established the Hearing Society of New Mexico, she could never have envisioned that the seed she planted would flower into the…
Repeated Long-Term Exposure Over And Over Again
Household items such as hairdryers and appliances as well as vacuum cleaners can also cause certain levels of hearing loss when exposure exceeds eight hours. Common indications that hearing damage has occurred includes when sounds are muffled or there is a continual ringing in the ears after exposure to noise. Finally, another important concern with…
Standing Directly In Front Of Speakers
Some of the most dangerous levels of noise occur near an aircraft during takeoff or in close proximity to a shotgun blast. These very high decibel noise level events can cause instantaneous hearing loss and immediate pain within the ear. Other loud sounds that can be dangerous to the ears include extended exposure to a…
Noise Levels Are Dangerously High
It is a proven fact that excessive exposure to noise is one of the most frequent causes of hearing loss. The good news is that these common causes of hearing loss can easily be prevented when a few basic precautions are considered. For example, the two primary factors to consider with regard to exposure to…
Tips And Tricks For Improved Hearing Protection
Most people would agree that the world is a noisy place. From the home environment to the work environment, there are many noisy activities that occur on a daily basis that can cause damage to hearing. Everything from hunting to mowing the lawn or operating machinery while at work can cause mild to severe hearing…
Normal Brain Function
It is often the result of some type of inner or neurological ear related condition. When the sensory receptors within the ear become damaged they simply will not function normally. The condition can be genetic and can also be associated with the use of certain pharmaceutical drugs. Excessive noise and even high blood pressure as…
Audiology Exam
To fully understand the complexity of hearing loss it is worth noting the different types of hearing loss that are typically encountered today. For example, conductive hearing loss is a common type of hearing loss that affects the outer or middle ear. This condition can be caused by a number of problems. From excessive wax…
Audiology Testing
In fact, hearing loss is considered by experts to be the third most common health-related problem in the country. One of the most important advantages of choosing to have audiology testing or hearing loss testing performed is that it can help individuals with hearing concerns function more independently. From better social interaction and relationships to…
The Importance Of Proper Audiology Testing For Young And Old Alike
Audiology testing is perhaps one of the most important and most overlooked aspects of overall health in today’s modern world. With hearing loss becoming an increasing concern in modern society, having audiology or hearing loss testing performed is a smart way to ensure optimum and overall wellness. Some estimates suggest that up to 10% of…
It’s Time to Research
That’s reason enough to investigate the hearing technologies now available in high-quality hearing devices such as those available at the Albuquerque Speech Language Hearing Center. Some hearing aids can boost and enhance the sound of a television set by simply changing the mode setting to television, which is programed into your device by the audiologist….