High-frequency hearing loss is a condition where people have difficulty hearing sounds in the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz (Hz) range. People who have this type of hearing loss have a hard time hearing the consonants s, h, or f. They may also have problems understanding female and children’s voices as well as birds or a high-pitched beep of the microwave or washing machine. People may not understand why they can hear certain sounds more than others.
Read MoreMay is better hearing and speech month (BHSM) so that we can raise awareness about hearing and speech problems nationwide. Here at Sound Hearing Care we are dedicated to providing Upstate patients with life-altering treatment for their hearing issues.
Read MoreApproximately 50 million Americans suffer from Tinnitus. It is often a loud ringing or buzzing heard in your ears and is a sign of hearing damage. The sounds can range from mildly disrupting to extremely exasperating.
Read MoreWhile researchers are still studying the relationship between the two, hearing loss and sleep apnea appear strongly linked, according to several studies published in the past few years.
Read MoreDid you know that untreated hearing loss can affect your physical and mental health?When you have hearing loss, it not only changes how you hear the world around you, but it can also affect other parts of your body when left untreated for too long.
Read MoreEvery March, friends and family gather to watch their favorite college basketball teams compete in the March Madness tournament. For people with hearing loss, that can be challenging hearing the announcers whether watching the games at home or in a sports bar.
Read MoreIf you have ringing or buzzing in your ear, you probably suffer from tinnitus. If you’ve spoken with your doctor about tinnitus solutions and you were probably told that there is no cure. While that is true, there is still help out there to help you manage and receive tinnitus relief.
Read MoreWorld Hearing Day is held each year on March 3 to raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss, tinnitus, deafness, and how to care for your ears. The Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness of the World Health Organization (WHO) creates a campaign each year to share information and awareness about hearing loss and how to improve hearing care.
Read MoreIf you find your tinnitus plaguing you and interrupting your day, Widex has developed an app to help you throughout your day.
Read MoreDid you know there is a connection between heart health and hearing loss?
Read MoreWhen a child has a hearing impairment at a very early age, learning to imitate sounds becomes very challenging.
Read MoreIt is important to have a yearly hearing health exam because hearing loss can happen at any time and it often happens over the course of several years.
Read MoreThe holidays are a time to enjoy the company of family, friends, and coworkers. Many gatherings include a lot of people at parties hosted in houses, restaurants, and banquet halls. This can trigger stress for people with hearing loss because of the difficulty hearing conversations, and can also cause people to struggle communicating during social engagements.
Read MoreHere are 5 simple tips that will make traveling with hearing loss much more manageable this holiday season!
Read MoreMore than five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s. It’s a devastating and heartbreaking disease. Those who have watched a family member or friend lose them selves to it know this all to well. Learn about the symptoms and the connection between Alzheimers and hearing loss in this blog post.
Read MoreOn the cutting edge of hearing care technology, Sound Hearing Care is the Upstate’s foremost provider of hearing care. Whether you struggle with day-to-day communication, need a hearing evaluation, are looking for upgraded digital hearing technology, or wrestle with tinnitus, come see Jennifer Waddell and Sound Hearing Care.
Read MoreIs your child currently performing poorly at school? When poor school performance is mentioned it is often linked with behavioral issues or learning disabilities, such as ADD and ADHD. Children who have even a slight loss of hearing are at risk of falling behind by one to four grade levels when compared to their peers that have no hearing loss. Learn more about how hearing loss can affect your child’s performance at school.
Read MoreResearchers are working diligently to find new ways to improve the hearing of people that have suffered hearing loss. Find out what new methods they are looking into to repair inner ear damage in this blog post!
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