Sudden Hearing Loss Can Be Scary, But There Are Treatment Options
Sudden hearing loss refers to a loss of hearing that happens for no warning and for no apparent reason within a period of 24 hours or less. Approximately half of people who develop sudden hearing loss regain some or all of their hearing spontaneously within a week or two; however, delaying treatment leads to a…
Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?
Do you ever experience a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound that has no external source, especially in quiet environments like Athens-Clarke County Public Library? If so, you’re not alone – an estimated 50 million Americans experience this condition known as tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease in and of…
Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
There are many ways hearing loss impacts your life, including how you enjoy listening to music. If you love listening to local bands play at The Georgia Theatre, hearing loss can make it challenging to hear very high or very low notes, distinguish between instruments and make out the lyrics. Fortunately, many of today’s hearing…
What to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
What comes to mind when you hear the words “artificial intelligence”? For some, these words make them think of a scene from a sci-fi movie where a science experiment at University of Georgia comes to life. You may be surprised to learn that we see forms of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, like when…
How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid
When walking down the aisles of Daily Groceries Co-Op, do you ever get overwhelmed by all the choices? When shopping for hearing aids, many people experience the same feeling. There are so many manufacturers, styles and colors to choose from, and it can be hard to decide what’s best for you. At the Georgia Hearing…
Can Music Cause Hearing Loss?
In today’s world, you can listen to anything you want with just a few swipes and clicks. You can even enjoy high-fidelity sound in noisy, crowded places without anyone else hearing what you’re listening to. While this is all pretty amazing, it does have risks. The experts at the Georgia Hearing Center at ENT of…
What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition that develops slowly over time. Because of this, many end up living with untreated hearing loss for years before finally seeking help. Being familiar with the symptoms of hearing loss can help prevent this and prompt you to seek treatment early. Types of Hearing Loss There are two main…
Understanding the Types of Hearing Loss
In order for you to receive treatment for your hearing loss, a Georgia Hearing Center audiologist must first determine what type of loss you’re experiencing. Below we provide an overview of the causes and corresponding treatments of the three types of hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive and mixed. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss is the…
What Are Language Disorders?
It’s a misconception that language disorders are related to problems with speaking clearly, producing sounds, hearing or intelligence. Language disorders are in actuality a subtype of social communication disorders related to the ability to use and process spoken language. Types of Language Disorders There are three types of language disorders: Expressive language disorders are when…
Should People with Allergies & Asthma Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. Following this decision, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines on who should and should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Because many of our allergy and asthma patients have asked whether the vaccine is safe…