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Better Communication Tips

Better Communication Tips

By: Dr. Sarah Pitrone, Au.D., CH-TM Fall is here and holiday gatherings are right around the corner. As family gatherings, Friendsgiving and office Christmas...

Upgrading Hearing Technology

Upgrading Hearing Technology

When and why should I consider upgrading my hearing technology? If your hearing has changed and the hearing technology has improved to a point where you can...

Lenire® Tinnitus Treatment

Lenire® Tinnitus Treatment

Tinnitus is a symptom that causes ringing, buzzing, or other noises perceived in the ears or head. While there is no known cure for tinnitus, there are...

What Makes Tinnitus Worse?

What Makes Tinnitus Worse?

Do you ever hear a slight buzzing, ringing, roaring, or clicking in your ears that simply won’t go away? If so, you may be one of the millions of people...

How is Hearing Loss Tested and Measured?

How is Hearing Loss Tested and Measured?

Hearing loss is incredibly common and will affect nearly all people, to some extent. In fact, on average, we lose about 0.5 percent of our ability to hear...

6 Causes of Hyperacusis

6 Causes of Hyperacusis

Do you feel increasingly sensitive to sound? If normal sounds, like driving through traffic, loud chewing, a phone ringing, or a dog barking cause you...

Does Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Work?

Does Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Work?

Tinnitus is a very common hearing symptom that affects about 20 percent of the population. Left untreated, tinnitus can create an array of problems,...

Is Tinnitus Genetic?

Is Tinnitus Genetic?

Tinnitus is a sound that is perceived in the ears or head of an individual. It often occurs due to changes or damage to the auditory system, which results in...

Are Hearing Aids Tax Deductible?

Are Hearing Aids Tax Deductible?

Currently, about 10 million Americans have hearing aids or a related hearing device. Hearing aids are remarkably useful for treating hearing loss, especially...

Can Hearing Loss be Reversed?

Can Hearing Loss be Reversed?

In this article, we will discuss the most important things for you to know about hearing loss and how and when hearing loss can be reversed. Hearing loss can...

How To Use Sound Therapy for Tinnitus

How To Use Sound Therapy for Tinnitus

Tinnitus is an extremely common hearing problem that affects about 15 percent of all adults. Individuals who experience tinnitus will consistently hear...

Do Hearing Aids Help With Tinnitus?

Do Hearing Aids Help With Tinnitus?

In certain cases, hearing aids have been shown to help reduce tinnitus. According to a study conducted by Sergei Kochkin (Ph.D.) and Richard Tyler (Ph.D.),...

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Dentists

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Dentists

Research shows that Dentists are 50% more likely to suffer from tinnitus and hearing loss compared to the general population. This is largely due to certain...

Insurance for Tinnitus and Hearing Aids

Insurance for Tinnitus and Hearing Aids

Questions About Insurance for Tinnitus and Hearing Aids We understand how confusing insurance can be. It is for all of us – especially when dealing with...

How to Make Your Hearing Aids Last

How to Make Your Hearing Aids Last

In this guide, you'll learn 4 ways to make your hearing aids last longer. Hearing aids offer serious benefits, but they're also a serious investment. It...

Middle-Age Hearing Loss and Dementia

Middle-Age Hearing Loss and Dementia

Approaching your golden years can be a joy, but unfortunately, it may also come with some frustrating health issues, such as hearing loss and dementia. Both...

Cannabis and Tinnitus

Cannabis and Tinnitus

Tinnitus – the perception of a sound when no external noise is present – is an extremely common and often debilitating problem. In fact, around 50 million...

Tinnitus and Suicide

Tinnitus and Suicide

The U.S. is experiencing a suicide crisis. Recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the national suicide rate...

Smoking and Hearing Loss

Smoking and Hearing Loss

Did you know that smokers are 70 percent more likely to develop hearing loss than nonsmokers? Yet despite this correlation and the many harmful side effects...

Hearing Loss and Heart Disease

Hearing Loss and Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the most common killers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease kills...

Hearing Protection for Musicians

Hearing Protection for Musicians

Musicians experience the world a little differently, especially when it comes to their relationship with sound. They create art that profoundly impacts lives...

Cancer Treatment and Hearing Loss

Cancer Treatment and Hearing Loss

If you or a loved one are in the midst of cancer treatment, you are likely familiar with some of the side effects. One of the lesser-known side effects can...

Adventures with Hidden Hearing Loss

Adventures with Hidden Hearing Loss

By Dr. Tony Kovacs, Au.D. Have you ever been to a restaurant with family or friends and noticed your guests are having an easier time understanding the...

Babies on Airplanes

Babies on Airplanes

There's nothing quite like the joy of parenthood – and we should know. As a practice comprised of over 85 percent women, most of us are moms. We know about...

Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged?

Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged?

Do your ears feel stuffy and clogged? Are you suffering from sudden hearing loss or difficulty hearing? From impacted earwax to a sinus infection, clogged...

What Is a Decibel?

What Is a Decibel?

We live in a rich, sensory world full of exciting things to see, smell, taste, and hear. Unfortunately, as we go through life, we might be exposed to things...

The Zinc Air Battery

The Zinc Air Battery

Once upon a time, computers had footprints the size of warehouses. Now, machines that are far more powerful than their predecessors fit easily in the palm of...

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

Using hearing aids to better hear the world around you can improve your quality of life immensely, so it's no wonder that people who routinely wear these...

How Hearing Aids Prevent Hospital Visits

How Hearing Aids Prevent Hospital Visits

Hearing loss can be much more than an inconvenience. It also has the potential to be a serious health hazard. In fact, a recent University of Michigan study...

Best Apps to Measure Noise Levels

Best Apps to Measure Noise Levels

If you have a smartphone, you already have a valuable tool close at hand that can help you protect your hearing. With the right app, you can check whether...

Treatments for Misophonia

Treatments for Misophonia

General Do you feel enraged when you hear people chewing? Ever snapped at someone for breathing too loudly? Does your blood boil when you hear a person sigh,...

Our New Office in Scottsdale, AZ

Our New Office in Scottsdale, AZ

Sound Relief Hearing Center is thrilled to announce the opening of a new office in Scottsdale, Arizona, which opened its doors on April 2, 2018. Dr. Julie...

Hearing Aid Maintenance 101

Hearing Aid Maintenance 101

If you or someone in your life wears hearing aids, it’s essential that you understand how to properly maintain them. Hearing aids don’t require a lot of...

Hearing Aid Myths Debunked

Hearing Aid Myths Debunked

Did you know that about 20 percent of Americans experience hearing loss? That's over 48 million people! Hearing loss affects people of all ages. Depending on...

Stem Cells and Hearing Loss

Stem Cells and Hearing Loss

Stem cells have an extraordinary power: the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells. Countless research...

The Stigma of Hearing Loss

The Stigma of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is completely natural, especially as we age. Unfortunately, in our society, there’s also a stigma attached to hearing loss, perpetrated by...

Treating Swimmer’s Ear

Treating Swimmer’s Ear

Earlier this month the USA cheered on Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and many other swimming stars in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, so now feels...

What Is an Audiologist?

What Is an Audiologist?

An Audiologist is a medical professional dedicated to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing and balance issues in patients of all ages. To...

Types of Hearing Aids

Types of Hearing Aids

Although we're lucky to have access to excellent auditory technology these days, the selection can be overwhelming. Whether you're new to the world of...

How Hearing Works

How Hearing Works

If you have never suffered from auditory issues like tinnitus or hearing loss, it is easy to take your hearing for granted. The hearing process is incredibly...

Causes of Hearing Loss

Causes of Hearing Loss

If you're having trouble hearing, don't suffer in silence. There are many different causes of hearing loss, and some can be successfully treated with...

How to Know If You Have Tinnitus

How to Know If You Have Tinnitus

Do you ever hear ringing in your ears? What about roaring, buzzing, or hissing? Do these noises interfere with your daily life, making it difficult for you...