A Look Inside a Hearing Aid
Today’s hearing aids are technological marvels, with features undreamt of just a few years ago. In order to truly appreciate the work your hearing aids do for you, you must first understand how the intricate parts collaborate to deliver exceptional sound quality at a volume you can hear. How Hearing Aids Work No matter the…
Protect Your Hearing This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is next week, and that means barbecues with family and friends and a night full of fireworks. While many community events across the state of Texas have been cancelled this year, that does not mean the sky will be any less bright. With the increase in at-home firework displays, experts warn…
Hearing Loss Advice: Don’t Delay Treatment!
Nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss, but most wait years before seeking treatment. Experts in the field have wondered why this is the case, and over the past 10 years have conducted numerous studies and surveys in order to figure out the reason for the delay. Why People Delay Treatment According to a 2018…
Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
If you think you could have hearing loss, you may be asking yourself if it is worth driving all the way to your Dallas audiology office to get your hearing tested. Our answer? An unequivocal yes. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted by Consumer Reports, many choose instead to go years without a diagnosis. When…
Challenges of Remote Working with Hearing Loss
The world around us is changing. Schools, restaurants and even your office are nothing like they were only a few months ago. With the introduction of virtual, digital and remote work, there is a lot to get used to. This is especially true for those with hearing loss. Below is an explanation of the challenges…
Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss only makes it harder for you to hear, right? It turns out, hearing loss is just the beginning. Untreated hearing loss has a number of surprising side effects. Issues with Mental Health Hearing loss can be very isolating. This can lead to an increase in anxiety, depression, stress and many other mental health…
Tinnitus and Stress
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing in the ear and can range from a sporadic annoyance to debilitation. Those suffering from tinnitus experience a number of symptoms including difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating and increased stress. Understanding how stress and tinnitus impact each other can help you seek the right treatment and improve your…
Early Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common – more than 48 million people across the country are experiencing it right now. Understanding the early signs of this condition can help you seek treatment quickly. And as with most medical conditions, the sooner you seek help, the better the outcome. Voices Sound Muffled Hearing loss occurs when the hair…
What Is a Decibel?
A decibel is commonly referred to when talking about hearing loss. But what is this unit really measuring? Understanding what a decibel is can help you fully understand sounds and your hearing loss. Sound Intensity A decibel is a logarithmic way of explaining a ratio between power, voltage and sound pressure. Sound is, in essence,…
COVID-19 UPDATE
It is my intention that Total Hearing Care and Hearing Professional Center remain open to service our patients’ hearing needs because we know that hearing is essential healthcare. However, like many offices, we are instituting new regulations to ensure patient, as well as audiologist and staff, safety and wellbeing. In addition to an increase in…
